Nathan Patterson handed Everton U23 debut as former Rangers star grabs assist on first outing

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Nathan Patterson grabbed an assist on his debut for Everton U-23s on Monday night. The former Rangers right-back sealed a move worth an initial £11.5million to Goodison Park earlier in the January transfer window.

Significant add-ons could up the fee further if the 20-year-old progresses in the Premier League.But for now he's been handed some valuable game-time with a first outing in a Premier League 2 clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night.And the Scotland international made a vital first contribution as he picked out Lewis Dobbin with a cross from the right for the forward to head home the opener.Patterson was left out of the senior squad by interim manager Duncan Ferguson on Saturday.

The Toffees were defeated 1-0 by Aston Villa as the defender was denied a reunion with former boss Steven Gerrard. Ex-Celtic loanee Jonjoe Kenny has commanded the right-back slot in recent matches, with Everton languishing in 16th in England's top-flight.