The first goal scored at Everton's new stadium was meant to be a memorable occasion.

But Wigan Athletic star Harrison Rimmer managed to spoil the party after celebrating with a cheeky Liverpool gesture.

Everton hosted a test event at their brand-new Bramley Dock Stadium on Monday night, with 10,000 supporters getting a first look inside their new 52,000-seater home as their under-18s took on Wigan's youth team.

But things got off to a rocky start for the Merseyside outfit when Wigan took an early lead - and one of their young midfielders decided to make a name for himself.

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It was fitting that Rimmer, 18, was the man to put the Latics in front after 12 minutes at the daunting new arena.

The youngster was caught by television cameras aiming a cheeky gesture to the fans in the crowd, holding up four fingers and both of his thumbs to display a 'six'.

As most fans on Merseyside would know, the reference appeared to be linked to the six European trophies won by Everton's neighbours Liverpool.

And it was made only more interesting by the fact that Rimmer used to play for Everton during his formative years, before joining Wigan's academy in 2017.

It comes less than a week after the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, where Everton denied Liverpool all three points with a last-minute goal to draw 2-2.

While the circumstances around his move are not known, Rimmer had the last laugh in celebrating as a Liverpool fan and in front of his former club.

His goal means he is the first player to score a goal at the new stadium, which will be a moment the youngster surely remembers for the first of his life.

Wigan were in dreamland four minutes later when Cole Simms, 17, grabbed a second for the visitors to ensure they went into half time with a commanding 2-0 lead.

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