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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has hailed Harrison Armstrong after the teenager's impressive performance against Crystal Palace, and said he's excited about the midfield partnership he is developing with Armstrong and Hayden Hackney.
 
Everton produced a strong showing on the opening weekend to secure a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Dewsbury-Hall fired home the first goal, before Thierno Barry nodded in a second to seal the three points.
 
Dewsbury-Hall was named the club's official Man of the Match, though the 27-year-old was one of several standouts, including Armstrong and debutant Hackney. The midfielder was quick to compliment the pair for their performances in an important win.
 
"I thought they were exceptional. It was Hayden’s Premier League debut, and he looked at home. Harrison is 19 years old but plays way beyond his years. He’s got some engine on him, and won’t stop running. He’s got that Everton spirit as well, which I love," he told evertonfc.com.
 
"So, yes, we’ve had a great little partnership in pre-season, and it’s bubbling along nicely. I'm really happy for both of them because it's important to get off to a good start. And they certainly did.
 
"I thought Tyrique on the wing was very reliable on the ball, too. That’s what you want as players and as a team, so I’m buzzing for many of the lads out there today."
 
Dewsbury-Hall's opener was arguably his best strike in an Everton shirt so far, and the midfielder hopes it can be the start of a productive season around goal.
 
"Look, I know I have that quality. I saw a bit of a space on the edge of the box, and I thought, ‘Let me give it a try’. And to be fair, as soon as I hit it, I thought, ‘This has got a real chance’. And then a second later I'm celebrating. So I’m really happy to get off the mark.
 
"I think everyone knows I want to continue scoring and assisting this year, so it's good on a personal level to be able to start straight away."
 

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