Diniyar Bilyaletdinov insists Everton are capable of winning Champions League spot next term

11 May 2010 08:21
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has insisted Everton will be ready to challenge for a Champions League spot next season.[LNB]The Toffees ended the season in superb form after losing just two of their last 24 Premier League games.[LNB]Bilyaletdinov, who struck a superb last-gasp winner against Portsmouth on Sunday, said: 'After two weeks' holiday I need to train. It (next season) is coming very fast. We are going to Australia for pre-season and we need to work hard.[LNB] Happy days: Bilyaletdinov celebrates his winner against Portsmouth[LNB]'When we come back we need to have a good start. We must come back and maybe top four - it should happen.'[LNB]Bilyaletdinov believes his goal against Pompey was a better strike than his effort against Manchester United in February, which won him the club's goal of the season award.[LNB]He said: 'People tell me this one (against Portsmouth) was better. The goal against Manchester was special - at home, Goodison Park, and we won the game 3-1.[LNB]'I think that was more important but this was more beautiful.[LNB]'It was just a small second, you don't mean to score in the top corner, you just want to shoot on target.[LNB] Eye for goal: Bilyaletdinov scores against AEK Athens in December[LNB]'But it was great for me that it went in the top corner.[LNB]'I need a rest but will go into next season with big feelings I can do more.'[LNB] Outspoken Bates brands Everton a 'two-bob club' ahead Beckford switchHands off! Everton bid to tie up Cahill four-year contract before World CupEVERTON FC

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