The Toon teenagers conceded twice in the space of a minute at the Magpies' Little Benton Academy, with Kai Hutchison opening the scoring for the Toffees before Freddie Murdock doubled the visitors' lead in quick succession before the half-time break.

Sammy Pinnington, who joined Newcastle's Academy from Luton Town as a 14-year-old, pulled a goal back in the closing stages before Shea Pita's stoppage-time effort restored Everton's two-goal cushion.

Chris Moore's side, who sit in third place of the 15-team division, are in Under-18 Premier League Cup action on Saturday, 7th November when hosting their Spurs counterparts (kick-off 11am GMT), with a win securing their spot in the quarter-final stages.

Newcastle United Under-18s: George Mair, Kyle Healy-Matthews (Jack Patterson 68), Jack Skelton (Theo Benjamin 90), Thomas Old, Lesecond Yeutembip (Luke Gilligan 45), Lennon Barber (Ethan Ndiweni 58), Sammy Pinnington, Christian Boothe, Alfie Hutchison, Muawiya Ghanem, Jack Callaghan (Sam Alabi 58).

Subs not used: Leo Harper, Oliver Goodbrand.