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Everton have a strong representation in the World Cup 2014 with several players from the squad that finished fifth in the table last season being involved in this competition. The large contingent of Everton players play for the England national team. After seeing their performances at this tournament, manager Roberto Martinez stated that he is happy that his team has a strong representation had such a big event. Players like Phil Jagielka and Leighton Baines will be seen as the mainstay for the England defence over the next few years.

England will be heading into the World Cup 2014 with no expectations on them after having struggled in previous tournaments. Further, manager Roy Hodgson decided to take a young team that has been devoid of first-team experience at the top level. As a result, many expect that it would be a good tournament even if England just managed to get into the knockout stages. The former Swansea manager Roberto Martinez, though, thinks that Roy Hodgson’s men can take the World Cup by storm just as Spain did a few years ago.

Everton defender Seamus Coleman, who was named in the PFA team of the year for last campaign, has heralded the impact of manager Roberto Martinez. Everton looked to have reached their potential – for the budget they have – under David Moyes and it was feared that the club would slip from the high standards when the Scot left the club last summer in order to join Manchester United. Roberto Martinez came to the club after having just experienced a relegation with Wigan, but he has managed to take the club to even greater heights.

Everton defender Seamus Coleman, who was named in the PFA team of the year for last campaign, has heralded the impact of manager Roberto Martinez. Everton looked to have reached their potential – for the budget they have – under David Moyes and it was feared that the club would slip from the high standards when the Scot left the club last summer in order to join Manchester United. Roberto Martinez came to the club after having just experienced a relegation with Wigan, but he has managed to take the club to even greater heights.

Everton defender Seamus Coleman, who was named in the PFA team of the year for last campaign, has heralded the impact of manager Roberto Martinez. Everton looked to have reached their potential – for the budget they have – under David Moyes and it was feared that the club would slip from the high standards when the Scot left the club last summer in order to join Manchester United. Roberto Martinez came to the club after having just experienced a relegation with Wigan, but he has managed to take the club to even greater heights.

Portuguese defender Pepe has praised Real Madrid after the club reached the Champions League final for the first time in 12 years. The club is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world after having won the European cup a record nine times. However, they have been unable to progress past the semifinals in the last three seasons.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that he wants at least six new players at the club next season in order to target Champions League qualification.

Everton are most likely to be involved in the Europa league next season, which will put a huge strain on the resources at the club. Martinez has done wonders with the Everton team this campaign. They have not only played an attractive style of football, but they also still in contention for a top four spot with six matches remaining.

With 10 matches remaining until the end of the Premier League, Liverpool is sitting in 2nd place alongside Arsenal as they both share 59 points and are looking very likely on securing a Champions League qualification spot for the upcoming season.

The managing director of Liverpool, Ian Ayre revealed some of the plans he has which will help the club on fighting against the best clubs in the world in the Champions League and hopefully get back in track on securing the silverware they haven’t won since 2005.

Everton have done exceedingly well this season. Even though they bid to finish in the top four has been faltering in recent weeks after successive defeats against top teams like Chelsea, they still remain in contention for at least a Europa league spot.

Everton's hopes of finishing in the top four took a huge blow after they were defeated by their rivals for this position – Tottenham – at White Hart Lane on Sunday.