Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson said an unnamed Everton player “had a pop” at him after he denied Tyler Young the opportunity to come on as a substitute against his father Ashley in Thursday's FA Cup third round match.

Darren Ferguson was says one Everton player 'had a pop at him' over decision to leave Tyler Young on the bench

Everton defender Ashley Young said it would be the high point of his career if he lines up against his 18-year-old son Tyler when the Merseyside club host Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup later on Thursday.

Darren Ferguson has been heavily criticised on social media after leaving Ashley Young’s son, Tyler, on the bench and denying the pair a moment of history in Peterborough’s 2-0 defeat to Everton in the FA Cup.

Ashley Young and his son Tyler shared a touching moment before their respective sides Everton and Peterborough United locked horns in the FA Cup.

The duo could become the first-ever father-son pairing to face each other in the competition should they both appear in Thursday's third-round match-up at Goodison Park

Everton kickoff the FA Cup Third Round action tonight against EFL League One side Peterborough United. The Toffees take a break from their Premier League relegation battle with Sean Dyche's side currently 16th in the EPL rankings.