Accrington Stanley defender, Mark Hughes, believes Tom Davies has lost his way at Everton.

Now 21, the midfielder has managed 22 appearances this season, and saw a full 90 on Sunday for the goalless draw with Liverpool.

But Hughes believes Davies has battled to fulfill the promise he showed when first bursting onto the scene four years ago as a 17-year-old. The youngster would wear the captain's armband two years later at 20 years of age.

Hughes came through the junior and youth system at Everton like Davies, making his first team debut with his hometown club and captaining the Toffees' U23s. The 33 year-old remains a big Everton fan and keeps a close watch on developments at Goodison Park.

And he admits he was hoping for much more from Davies this season - convinced some of the natural edge he displayed as a young player has been forced out of him due to supporters' expectations.

Hughes explained to Tribalfootball.com: "(Davies) was a . . . continue reading @ https://sportinglife.ng/hughes-everton-fans-can-work-against-tom-davies-development/