From the world famous Derry Journal:
"I'd been to Manchester United, Arsenal, Bolton, Sunderland and Southampton for trials and while I had been offered scholarship contracts, I opted for Everton as it had felt right when I arrived there.
"I arrived at the club on July 1st last year and now, after almost seven months, I was offered and signed a two and a half years professional deal. It's a dream come true for me and I'm absolutely delighted," he added.
"Football has always been my number one priority. I love playing the game and to be given a chance to play at the highest level has given me a great boost in confidence. It's very hard to get a professional deal these days, especially in the Premiership, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge. But I've no intention of getting carried away, I'll be keeping my feet firmly planted to the ground and I will continue to stay focused and play to the best of my ability.
"I'm now playing in the Youth team regularly at centre-half, which is great. I had played at right-back in recent matches, but I'm back in the centre of defence. To be honest, I really don't mind where I play, just as long as I'm in the team but I would prefer playing as a centre-back.
"I've already been included on the bench for a number of Reserve team games but I'm not in any great hurry. I've got time on my side and I'm also aware that I've got so much to learn. I intend to take each day as it comes and hope for the best."