EVAN ALMIGHTY
Watch Bohemians starlet Evan Ferguson, 14, stun Frank Lampard with incredible performance against Chelsea
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EVAN FERGUSON was not even born when Frank Lampard won his first Premier League title as a player with Chelsea.
But on Wednesday night, the 14-year-old Bohemians starlet came on to wow the new Blues manager in their pre-season friendly at Dalymount Park - the Englishman's first game in charge.
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Introduced in the 67th-minute of the Gypsies' 1-1 draw with the Premier League giants, Ferguson had no fear when stepping up against the likes of Tiemoue Bakayoko, Davide Zappacosta and Kurt Zouma.
The striker — son of former defender Barry — turns 15 in October and is sought by a number of UK clubs and it's easy to see why as he made a direct impact for Keith Long's side.
Ferguson only needed 23 minutes to impress and almost bagged himself a stunning goal after dancing his way past Lucas Piazon and Zouma before angling an effort wide.
The St Kevin's Boys product was then directly involved in the build-up to Eric Molloy's last-minute equaliser as Keith Long's men secured an unlikely draw.
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Keith Ward pounced from midfield before releasing Ferguson but the teen brilliantly stepped over the ball - freeing up Molloy to rifle home.
And boss Long believes his performance against the Blues is reason why British clubs are after his signature.
: “Evan has got lots of attention from English clubs, he’s got lots of suitors.
“He’s coming through St Kevin’s Boys, he’s in with the Bohemians SKB Under-15s and is doing really well.
“He’s 14 and he comes off the bench and shows maturity beyond his years — and quality as well. He almost scored . . . and his clever little stepover for Eric in the build-up to the goal.
“He’s a big boy. He’s 14 and he looks like a man but he’s not, you can’t get sucked into that.
“He’s 14 and we’re pleased to get him some minutes but there were others as well.”
Michy Batshuayi opened the scoring for Lampard's men before Bohs trialist Molloy powered home.
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