Family handoutThe football-mad Australian teenager said it would be incredibly “special” to be at Goodison Park to watch his beloved Everton take on Liverpool in the famous Premier League Merseyside derby.
Mackenzie, from Sydney, told his Liverpool-born mother he wanted to attend the derby during the Blues’ final season there.
Rita explained BBC Radio Merseyside He told his 15-year-old son in March: “You’ve got no chance, we’ve just come back from England and there’s no way we’re going to save that money at this point.”
Undaunted, Mackenzie saved his money and recently returned for a two-week trip to visit Everton beat his father’s club Wolves 4-0 on Wednesday.
Family handout“Everyone says I’m a lucky charm,” said the youngster, who is desperate for three more Premier League points against the Reds on Saturday.
The Toffeemen, who have played at Goodison Park since 1892, will move to their new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season.
McKenzie said he was “really looking forward” to the Liverpool game.
“I’m sure it’s going to be special,” he said.
Family photoRita, who decided to stay in Australia after traveling there as a backpacker for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, said: “When we came back. [after Easter]He said it was his dream to go to the Everton vs Liverpool game at Goodison Park.
“He saved money, used all his savings and said two weeks ago ‘I really want to go mum – will you let me?’
“I said if you’ve got the money, I can’t stop you. We’re very proud of that.”
Mackenzie, who is living with his aunt, said he could have used his savings to eventually buy a car but was “loved” to be back in Liverpool.