{"id":1512694,"date":"2026-11-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1512694"},"modified":"2026-11-01T09:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T09:04:17","slug":"tactical-analysis-why-hayden-hackney-should-play-more-everton-2026","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-why-hayden-hackney-should-play-more-everton-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hayden Hackney should get more playing time at Everton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hayden Hackney<\/a> stole the show for Everton<\/a> midweek and showed why he deserves more opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current Championship<\/a> Player of the Year hasn’t had the start he probably would have hoped for with the Toffees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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After a stellar campaign with Middlesbrough<\/a> last season, the 24-year-old has featured in David Moyes<\/a>‘ starting lineups just three times. Twice in the Carabao Cup and once in the Premier League<\/a>. Those were the only three times in which he has played more than 30 minutes in a match as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the lack of game rhythm and minutes, he still spearheaded Everton’s round 4 win over Newcastle United<\/a> this past week with a goal and an assist. Maybe now he will finally start getting more opportunities – and it would come in handy given the current scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why should Hayden Hackney play more at Everton?<\/h2>