Holgate Outlines Everton's 'Massive' Cup Desire

Mason Holgate has emphasised Everton’s “massive” desire to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as the Blues prepare to face Watford in a last-16 clash at Goodison Park on Tuesday night (7.45pm).

Everton take on Quique Sanchez Flores’ side aiming to deliver an immediate response after suffering a cruel defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Holgate is confident the Blues boast the collective character and belief to hit back against Watford as the Toffees strive to earn their place in Thursday morning’s last-eight draw.

The centre-back says Everton are eager to conjure a similar performance to their previous game at Goodison, when they conclusively dispatched West Ham United on 19 October.

Marco Silva’s men produced a display rich in verve, intensity and attacking intent to wrap up a 2-0 victory over the Hammers.

“It’s good that it’s a quick turnaround [after the Brighton game],” Holgate told evertontv.

“We’ve not got a lot of time to think about it and Watford is another big game. We’ll be ready for it.

“It’s clear we want to do well in the cup, so it’s massive for us.

“We performed well in our last game at Goodison and we’re looking forward to getting out there again.”

 


Holgate has played every minute of Everton’s Carabao Cup campaign this season, helping the Toffees secure away successes at Lincoln City and Sheffield Wednesday.

He also impressed on his first Premier League start of the season in Saturday’s game at Brighton.

Holgate provided an assist for Everton’s second goal of that contest – confidently striding out of defence and slipping in a perfectly-weighted through pass for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who slotted home.

The 23-year-old revealed Everton manager Silva is eager for him to utilise his quality in possession.

“On the ball, I’ve always felt really comfortable,” he explained.

“The ball has come across and there was space so I’ve stepped into it, Dom’s made a good run and I’ve picked him out.

“When the time is right, the gaffer always encourages me to do that. It’s something he is very keen on me doing, but only at the right times.”

An in-depth interview with Mason Holgate features in Everton's matchday programme for tonight's Carabao Cup clash with Watford.

Marco Silva also writes exclusively for Evertonians, while there are interviews with Richarlison and former Toffees player Ray Atteveld in another edition filled with quality content.

The Everton matchday programme, priced at £3.50, will be on sale around Goodison Park and at various city centre outlets.

It will also be available from the Everton One and Everton Two megastores. Click here to order a copy online.

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08:17 Mon 28 Oct 2019

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