Former Everton player Andy Gray believes that Kevin Mirallas can be a vital part of the Toffees' campaign next season.

The Belgium international moved to Goodison Park last summer, netting nine goals in all competitions for the Merseyside outfit.

"Kevin Mirallas got six league goals and I thought he finished the season really well," the Liverpool Echo quotes Gray as saying. "I'm really excited by seeing how he will start because he gave a snap-shot of how good he might be."

Meanwhile, new Everton boss Roberto Martinez will reunite with Arouna Kone after the forward signed a three-year contract at Everton.