Jack is a record-breaking youngster, after making his full Everton debut as a substitute against Alkmaar at the age of just 16 years and 284 days to become the youngest ever Toffees player to play in Europe.

The Southport-born defender, who can also play in midfield, is used to making debuts at a young age. He was just 15 when he made his first reserve appearance, replacing David Weir in a game with Sheffield United in October 2006. A year earlier, at the age of 14, Jack made his Everton under 18s debut.

A highly-rated prospect, Jack has also gained international recognition. He earned five caps for England’s under 16 team, including captaining the side to glory in the Victory Shield in December 2006. He has since progressed to captain the under 18s.

In the 2007/2008 season, Jack has featured for the under 18s, as well as regularly figuring in Andy Holden’s reserve team.

In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute at Sunderland - his Premier League debut - before also featuring as a replacement in the final game of the season.

Rodwell featured prominently during the summer of 2008 and made his first professional start in the Premier League curtain raiser against Blackburn, playing the full 90 minutes.

The teenager remained in and around the first team and in February he scored his first senior goal in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Aston Villa.

Days later he signed a long term contract with the Toffees. And before the season was out he'd played superbly in the FA Cup semi-final win over Man Utd.