Everton manager David Moyes says he will not over-tax youngsters Jose Baxter (16) and Jack Rodwell (17) despite solid performances this weekend.

The pair both featured in Everton's Premier League opening day loss to Blackburn Rovers and although they were impressive Moyes says he will not ease them into the side.

It has been reported that the pair will feature more often for the Toffees due to a lack of activity in the transfer market this summer.

Moyes said: "It is a lot to ask a 16-year-old to come on and change a game but we have a history of that at Everton with Wayne Rooney and James Vaughan.

"The two lads we did put on, Rodwell and Baxter, did really well and we are very pleased with them.

"But it is not the right time to be playing either of them. We would rather use them coming into a side that is playing well and winning.

"These boys need time to develop. Sometimes, though, the first team is where that happens."