Became the youngest player, aged 17, to score in English premier league history when he rifled home a last-minute winner for Everton as a late substitute in a 2-1 win against Arsenal, their first in the Premiership in 10 months. Has scored five goals in his first 20 appearances for his club – most of them as a substitute – and was named the 2002 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in December. 
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