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Antonee Robinson’s international demotion shows the defender isn’t ready for the Everton spotlight

Max Cohen

Wed 20 March 2019 7:15, UK

This w🐻eek, on-loan Everton defender Antonee Robinson was to the Un❀ited States’ U-23 squad for the upcoming international break.

The call-up to the U.S.’ Olympic qualifying team reveals 💫that the young defender isn’t ready for the Everton spotlight just yet.

Robinson, who is spending this season on loan at Wigan Athletic, ha🅰d earned a number of senior U.S. national team caps over the past months. Notably, Robinson played for the Stars and Stripes in high-profile friendlies against France, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

Despite a decent substitute performance against Mexico, Robin🔥son was constantly exposed by some of the world’s best attackers, enduring a torrid time against Brazil and Colombia when the left back was found out on the wing.

At just 21 years of age🍌, playing for America’s U-23s may be the best route forward for Robinson in the international stage at the moment. However, while the defender fails to gain admission to his country’s senior set-up, his opportunities at Goodison Park appear limited.

With the arrival of Lucas Digne at Everton at the left back spot, it appears unlikely Robinson will be staking a🦄 claim fo🃏r an Everton reprieve any time soon.

And added to Antonee Robinson’s💞 international demotion, the Everton youngster is clearly not ready to make the step up to the Toffees’ first team.