News: Port Vale youngster gets a chance with Everton


James Lawrie

By Big Andy
July 24 2009

Everton have taken 18-year-old striker James Lawrie on a week’s trial from League Two outfit Port Vale.

The Northern Ireland international has a year left on his contract with the potteries based club, but the highly rated player is free to leave the club should Everton want to strike a deal.

Port Vale chairman Bill Bratt said: "Everton asked if they can have James for a week to see whether they would be interested. We can't stand in his way and we wouldn't want to.

"Every young footballer wants to play as high as possible, so he goes with our blessing and, hopefully, the lad will make it.

"He has come through the ranks here and done his best for Vale, but he has to look to his career. We have to understand that.

"Everton are expected to make a decision on the player early next week.

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