Everton won't give up on European hopes - Diniyar Bilyaletdinov

05 April 2010 07:00
Diniyar Bilyaletdinov 300[LNB]DINIYAR Bilyaletdinov today insisted Everton are refusing to contemplate missing out on European football next season.[LNB]The Russian winger scored the Blues first goal against West Ham on Easter Sunday, in a game which saw them surrender the lead twice.[LNB]The eventual 2-2 draw did little to strengthen Everton's case for the top seven finish required to stand a chance Europa League qualification.[LNB]But the 24-year-old Russian international said Moyes' men still have a firm belief that they can overhaul rivals Aston Villa in their remaining matches.[LNB]He said: 'It's a second game when we drew and that's not enough to finish where we need to. We need five more wins now.[LNB]'We were not good enough to see out the game. Their second goal was a mistake.[LNB]'The Aston Villa game is massively important. It doesn't matter that it's away from home. If we play at our top level we can get the three points. We need to believe and I think we can do it.

Source: Liverpool_Echo