Ashley Younger says enjoying in opposition to his son Tyler within the FA Cup could be a profession spotlight as Everton put together to face Peterborough United.
The 2 might turn into the first-ever father-son pairing to face one another within the competitors ought to they each seem in Thursday’s third-round match-up at Goodison Park.
Ought to they each function, the broader significance wouldn’t be misplaced on Younger, who could be filled with pleasure.
“If there was a chance that we had been capable of play with one another or play in opposition to one another, it tops every thing I’ve completed in my profession,” Ashley stated in an interview revealed on Everton’s web site.
“Hopefully, come sport day we’re capable of get on the identical pitch. I’ve stated it because the draw got here out – it might be a goosebumps second for me … I’ve to say it’ll be a large second for Tyler as nicely.
“He’s simply beginning out in his profession, so for him to have the ability to showcase his abilities in a implausible stadium in entrance of a sell-out crowd – essentially the most followers he may have performed in entrance of – could be implausible.”
The last-ever @EmiratesFACup third spherical tie at Goodison Park. COYB! pic.twitter.com/d0kUSdHtMn
— Everton (@Everton) January 9, 2025
This can be simply the second aggressive assembly between Everton and Peterborough United, with the Toffees profitable 2-1 throughout an EFL second-round conflict in September 2006.
In the meantime, Tyler Younger has defined why he must be on his finest behaviour in opposition to his dad’s aspect.
Whereas Ashley has been a first-team common for Everton this season, Tyler has made only one look for Peterborough, coming off the bench in an EFL Trophy sport in October.
However the Everton defender must maintain his wits about him in the event that they do face off in opposition to one another.
“If I used to be to nutmeg my dad, he in all probability wouldn’t even say I used to be allowed again in the home,” stated Tyler on The One Present.
