What we learned: Preson North End 0 - 4 Everton
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Everton defeated Preston North End 4-0 in a pre-season match, highlighted by a hat-trick from striker Thierno Barry. The performance also featured a goal and assist from Brennan Johnson, signaling a positive shift in the team's attacking strategy.
Why it matters
The match provides insight into Everton's squad depth and tactical adjustments ahead of the new football season.
Thierno Barry was the star of the show as Everton ran out 4-0 victors over David Moyes's former club Preston North End, becoming the first Toffees player to bag a hat-trick since Dominic Calvert-Lewin in 2020.
The report is a standard sports recap focusing on player performance and match statistics.
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