Everton fans are all making the same point about Harrison Armstrong in FA Cup win over Peterborough

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Everton have made it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after running out 2-0 winners over Peterborough United at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye ensured that Everton would end a dramatic day on a high note, the club having announced Sean Dyche’s sacking hours before kick-off.

Everton Under-18s boss Leighton Baines and Toffees captain Seamus Coleman were installed as caretaker managers and they led their side to victory on Merseyside.

Beto opened the scoring in the 42nd minute following a superb through-ball by Harrison Armstrong as he rounded goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic and slotted home.

Ndiaye then made sure of victory when he converted a penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time after Jarrad Branthwaite was bundled over at the back post by Jadel Katongo.

Armstrong was voted the Man of the Match for his impressive display on the night and Everton fans had some very kind things to say about the 17-year-old.

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Everton fans wowed by Harrison Armstrong pass for opener

Plenty of Everton fans noted just how good Armstrong’s through-ball for Beto was, with some deeming it arguably their best pass of the entire season.

“Lovely ball that by Armstrong,” said one supporter. “Best bit of quality of the game so far.”

Another said: “Might be the best pass an Everton player has made this season that from Armstrong.”

The praise for Armstrong kept coming, with one fan writing: “Tough watch but we're through which is ultimately all that matters.

“A few ropey performances but Armstrong looked comfortable and that pass for the goal is one of the best we've played for a while.”

Another said: “Armstrong a breath of fresh air always playing forward. Has an excellent eye for a pass, you can't coach that.”

And one added: “Armstrong, prefer him in the midfield slot to Doucoure. Great pass for the goal.”

There may yet be more headlines involving Everton soon as David Moyes is set to return as Toffees manager.

How the media rated Armstrong display for Everton v Peterborough

The Liverpool Echo gave Armstrong a rating of 8 out of 10 for his efforts against Posh on the night.

‘A really impressive performance from the youngster,’ they wrote.

‘Pressed from the front and caused the Peterborough backline into making mistakes. Deservedly got an assist and looks to have a bright future ahead of him.’

Likewise, Liverpool World gave Armstrong an 8 out of 10 rating for how he did.

‘Showed so much composure on the ball in the opening period, crunched into one tackle and his splitting pass was inch-perfect for Beto's opener,’ they wrote.

‘Continued to display confidence in the second period before being subbed in the 68th minute.’