POWYS and Wales football star Ryan Astley was on the bench as Everton saw off non-league minnows Boreham Wood in the FA Cup last night (Thursday).

The 20-year-old defender was one of several emerging Toffee talents on the bench which also included Isaac Price, Reece Welch and Lewis Dobbin.

County Times: Everton's Salomon Rondon (right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Thursday March 3, 2022. [PA Media]Everton's Salomon Rondon (right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match at Goodison Park, Liverpool. Picture date: Thursday March 3, 2022. [PA Media]

While the Llanfair Caereinion star did not see any action the Premier League strugglers booked their place in the sixth round despite a poor performance courtesy of two goals from Salomon Rondon.

Everton will play Crystal Palace in the next FA Cup tie over the weekend of March 19/20.