What next for Armstrong?

Should Everton keep hold of Harrison Armstrong until the end of the season, or is the best option to return him out on loan?

The 18-year-old was recalled from his loan spell at Championship side Preston North End at the start of January, and was immediately thrown into the side as a used substitute in the 4-2 defeat against Brentford.

He then impressed during his first Premier League start in Everton's 1-1 draw with Wolves, and played the full 120 minutes in the penalty shootout defeat by Sunderland in the FA Cup third round.

Numerous injuries have left David Moyes with a lack of options recently, and the absences of Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye due to the Africa Cup of Nations have left the squad even thinner.

Initially, Moyes said he "would like" Armstrong to return to Preston to finish out his loan term.

Moyes, who spent five years at Deepdale as a player and began his managerial career with the club, told BBC Radio Merseyside that Armstrong would return to the Lancashire club "if things allow me".

The 18-year-old had made 17 league appearances for Preston this season, and was beginning to cement himself as a regular having started his last five games for the club.

Preston currently sit fourth in the table and are just three points off an automatic promotion spot as they look to enter the Premier League for the very first time.

While Everton are unlikely to guarantee him the same amount of game, Armstrong could still have an important role to play as they look to climb the table.

So, Everton fans, what should your club do? Should you keep hold of Armstrong, or return him to the Championship for more experience?

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