Everton youngster Callum Connolly has hit out at his parent club for their lack of contact during his loan spell at Ipswich Town.

The 20-year-old joined Everton in 2006, and progressed through the various age groups before making his first-team debut for the Toffees during the 2015-16 campaign.

Connolly has not turned out for the Merseyside club since, however, with loan spells at Barnsley, Wigan Athletic and now Ipswich in recent seasons.

https://video.footballfancast.com/video-2015/cenk-tosun.mp4

The former England Under-20 international has impressed for Ipswich this season - making 28 appearances in all competitions for Mick McCarthy's side.

The youngster has hit out at Everton for not providing support during his loan spell, and has suggested that he will look to leave the Toffees at the end of the season.

Connolly told The Green 'Un 24:

"I’ve had contact with Everton, but not as much as I expected. The ultimate aim is to play in the Premier League - whether that is with Everton or somewhere else. That’s what I am working towards.

“There hasn’t been as much support as I’ve wanted to be honest, but obviously it’s a man’s game and I’m learning the game on my own."

Connolly, who was part of the England Under-20 team that triumphed at the 2017 Under-20 World Cup, has been converted from a centre-back to a central midfielder since arriving on loan at Ipswich.