David Moyes is confident Everton are no longer in a position
where they have to sell their best young players.
Over the past decade, Everton have seen several youngsters leave
Goodison Park before realising their potential.
The likes of Francis Jeffers, Michael Ball and Wayne Rooney all
left the Merseyside club before turning 22-years-old.
Another player to fall into that category is Richard Dunne, who was
sold to Manchester City for £3million six years ago.
Everton come up against Dunne on New Year's Day, but Moyes feels
the situation has changed since the Republic of Ireland defender's
departure.
"Richard Dunne is a very good player and one who obviously came
through the ranks at Everton, but it's changed now," said
Moyes.
"Any good boys we've got we like to keep hold of and try to
progress them.
"I think there were times when Everton maybe had to sell some of
their players.
"That isn't the case now, thank goodness, but Dunne has proved to
be a good buy for Manchester City."
Victor Anichebe and James Vaughan are at the forefront of the
current batch of youngsters in the first-team squad and Moyes has
offered words of encouragement to the strike duo.
He added: "Victor is playing in front of some experienced players
and James Vaughan isn't too far behind as well, so we're trying to
nurture them along and get them through into the first team.
"If they keep knocking on the door then they will get there."