EFL Cup: Everton beat Newcastle to reach quarter-finals - reaction

Everton secured their place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Thursday, propelling them to face Fleetwood in the next round. David Moyes' side took the lead through James Garner's goal in the first half, which was followed by Hayden Hackney's first goal since joining from Middlesbrough. Thierno Barry added a second for Everton in the second half, and a late goal from Dan Burn could not prevent the Toffees from ending their three-match winless streak.

This achievement brings Everton closer to their first League Cup final in 43 years, as they will travel to fourth-tier minnows Fleetwood from December 14. The match was a stark contrast to Newcastle's shocking 1-1 win over Premier League champions Arsenal in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Despite losing their last two League Cup finals in 1977 and 1984, fans can look back on the club's recent FA Cup triumph in 2005.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a devoted Everton fan, was seen cheering from the stands as Moyes' team dismissed their last-16 opponent with ease. Newcastle will have the chance to avenge their defeat when the teams meet again in the Premier League at St James' Park on Monday.