Everton boss Dyche on O'Brien: His time will come

The center back is desperate to get more first team game time, but has a lot of competition to wade through.

With the likes of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite fully fit, O’Brien will have to bide his time.

Dyche stated bluntly: "His time will come."

He admitted that defenders have to work even harder when they come through the youth system.

While they may show quality in the Under-18s and Under-21s, the physicality of the Premier League can be a daunting next step.