The deep end of the pool isn't exactly ocean depth in a friendly, but Mauricio Pochettino did not wait to hand Cavan Sullivan and a few other teenagers their place in the water for USMNT debuts against Peru on Saturday in Orlando, Florida.

We will grade out all of the U.S. players here, fear not, but let's start with Sullivan. After all, the soon-to-be 17-year-old has earned 'next big thing' status and will soon leave Philadelphia Union for the shores of England and Manchester City.

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USMNT fans will have a chance to revel in several good debuts for teenagers, and Sullivan didn't even have the best game by a teen debutant in Orlando. Justin Ellis scored the opener and was very bright. Julian Hall came off the bench and also scored on debut. Peyton Miller (18) started at left back and Mathis Albert (17) entered the game at halftime and won a penalty.

Vibes will be high as the Yanks earned a straight-forward win over a CONMEBOL visitor with a number of kids while two veterans further cemented their places as two of the most important players in the program.

Below you'll find a breakdown of Sullivan's day and player ratings for all of the men to pull on the dark blue shirt of the USMNT.

Let's start here before we say anything positive or negative: Sullivan had a solid performance for any player on debut, let alone a teenager who won't hit 17 until Monday.

Sullivan left the game as the match's co-leader in touches in the box, and was one off Tillman's game lead for created chances.