Thierno Barry fires hat-trick as ruthless Everton sweep Preston aside
Everton striker Thierno Barry scored his first hat-trick for the club in a dominant Carabao Cup victory over Preston. Manager David Moyes praised the player's improved mindset and performance following a challenging debut season.
Why it matters
The performance marks a potential breakthrough for a young player and provides a positive outlook for Everton's tactical development under Moyes.
Thierno Barry celebrates after completing his hat-trick. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters Thierno Barry celebrates after completing his hat-trick. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters Carabao Cup Thierno Barry fires hat-trick as ruthless Everton sweep Preston aside Andy Hunter at Deepdale Wed 26 Aug 2026 16.55 EDT Last modified on Thu 27 Aug 2026 03.14 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Thierno Barry resembled a striker reborn, and the goalscorer David Moyes desperately needs, as the first hat-trick of his Everton career plus an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson delivered a resounding win for the Scot on his competitive return to Preston.
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