Jake Adelson is a first-year scholar at Everton's Academy..

Ahead of the 2012/13 campaign, Jake sat down with evertonfc.com to tell us a bit more about himself...

Name: Jake Adelson
Nickname: Aus
Date of Birth: 11 January 1996
Place of Birth: Australia
Previous clubs: Blacktown City
Nationality: Australian
What countries are you eligible to represent?: Australia, England
Have you made any international appearances?: No

Position: Centre-back
Which player would you say you most play like?: Rio Ferdinand
What are your strengths?: Pace, strength
What aspect of your game do you need to improve most?: Passing, positional play
What age were you when you joined Everton?: 16

Favourite artist/band: Wiz Kalifa
Favourite film: Ted
Favourite video game: Halo
Favourite place in the world: Australia

Pre-match meal of choice: Pasta, spag bol
Best stadium you have played at: Telstra Stadium, Sydney
Dream job if you weren't a footballer: Coach

Favourite Everton first-team player: Marouane Fellaini
Boots: Nike CTRs
Aims for the year: To make appearances in the reserve squad