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Hayden Hackney reveals extra motivation behind Newcastle United game as Everton statement made

Hayden Hackney was on target for Everton when they beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Carabao Cup at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday night…

By Connor O'Neill · Liverpool Echo

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Hayden Hackney revealed he is motivated to beat Newcastle United with Middlesbrough-supporting friends watching at St James' Park.
Everton recently defeated Newcastle United 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, where Hackney scored his first goal.
Hackney joined Everton from Middlesbrough in a permanent summer transfer deal worth £16.5m rising to £25m.

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Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney expressed extra motivation ahead of playing against Newcastle United at St James' Park, aiming to win in front of his Middlesbrough-supporting friends. Hackney recently scored his first goal for the club during Everton's 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The 24-year-old joined Everton from Middlesbrough during the summer transfer window in a permanent deal worth £16.5m rising to £25m. Despite limited Premier League playing time since the opening match against Crystal Palace, Hackney stated he has settled in smoothly under the club's staff and squad.

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