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West Brom chasing a semi-final spot in FA Youth Cup at The Hawthorns

Albion's youngsters have a chance to make history on Tuesday night when they host Everton in the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup.

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Morgan Rogers, who made his senior debut against Brighton earlier this month, is expected to play. (AMA)

Mike Scott's under-18s have already gone further in the competition than any other Baggies side since the turn of the century.

Their promising youngsters have swatted aside Lincoln City and QPR en route to this stage, thrashing both of them 5-1, before stunning Arsenal 2-1 in the last round.

Morgan Rogers and Rayhaan Tulloch, who have both made their debuts for the senior side in the FA Cup this season, are expected to play.

"The team have an unbelievable togetherness and commitment to this football club," said Scott.

"We have been blessed with the fact that so many that have been involved in this fantastic cup run have been regularly playing under-23s football this season in Jamie Smith's side.

"In all the rounds we have played in we have seen a real maturity from the players involved. To have reached the quarter-final stage is really exciting.

"I'm really looking for to the game at The Hawthorns in what will be two good sides competing for a place in the semi-final.

"To reach the semi-final stage of this prestigious youth cup would be a remarkable achievement."

Albion have only won the FA Youth Cup once, back in 1976, and are now vying to reach the semi-finals for the first time in a generation.

But Everton will be formidable opponents. Not only are they on the hunt for the U18 Premier League title, they beat Albion 10-0 in the league back in November, although the Baggies' team will look markedly different on Tuesday.

"Everton are one of the best sides we have played this season," said Scott. "We are fortunate to have everyone fit and available for this game."

Tickets are £5 for adults and £1 for concessions and are available on the gate. KO is 7pm.