Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that the club needs European football back at Goodison Park.
The Toffees last competed in Europe in 2010 when they were knocked out of the Europa League by Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
"It can be tough, but I'd take it today if you gave it to me," the Scot told reporters.
"I'd love it to be us when we are talking about playing Thursday and then Sunday, because here at Everton we need European football.
"We want it, and it is something I think we would desperately love to get back."
Everton, who are currently 15th in the Premier League table, travel to Fulham on Sunday.
