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Everton have a host of young players out on loan this season - with ranging degrees of success - but one player in particular has impressed at his temporary home.

Antonee Robinson, 20, joined Bolton at the beginning of the season and, after a period of good form which has helped Wanderers push away from the relegation zone, was handed his maiden call up the US men's national team, which he qualifies for through his father.

With Robinson leading the assists chart at the Macron this season, the ECHO got in touch with Ed Skelly, of Bolton fan-site Lion of Vienna Suite , who shared his thoughts on a left-back who has been compared to Real Madrid superstar Marcelo in recent times.

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First of all, then, how did Antonee fare earlier on in the season? Did it take him a while to get to grips with the league? It is his first loan, after all....

Having never played first team football before, Antonee adapted surprisingly quickly to The Championship. He came to Bolton relatively unknown, but managed to become the first choice left back by October.



How important a part has he played in Bolton's move away from the relegation zone?

He's played a huge role this season. His pace helped him become a threat going forward, as is shown by the fact he has more assists than any other Wanderers player. His defensive game has vastly improved too. He's certainly not afraid of going in for a tackle. For such a young player, Robinson never lets his head drop and in a relegation fight, that's the sort of attitude you want from a player.

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Who would you compare him with? I've seen Marcelo and Ricardo Gardner mentioned....

I can certainly see the comparison to Ricardo Gardner, given his positional versatility and pace on the ball. You could compare him to any pacy full back that likes to attack. In terms of American players, he's like a more defensive DaMarcus Beasley.



Everton have, as you might know, struggled when Leighton Baines has been injured this season. From what you've seen, is he ready to make the step up?

I'd love for him to get another loan spell with Wanderers next season, but I think that he'll be in and around the Everton first team next season. With Leighton Baines as a mentor, I see no reason why Antonee Robinson can't eventually become the first choice left back at Everton.





Finally, Antonee was on the bench for the win over Villa this week. Was that a tactical tweak to be a more solid unit? Does he still need to work on the defensive side of his game?

Having switched to a back four, Andrew Taylor has been preferred, probably because of his experience more than anything. Robinson played left wing after coming on against Villa, so could get more game time there in the remaining eight games.