http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 Moyes, feels vying for a Europa League berth would be a ‘realistic’ aim for his side, given their splendid start to the season.
The Merseyside outfit have already raced to 10 points from their first 5 league games. Currently, they find themselves at the third spot in the table, behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Manchester United.
Their scintillating start to the campaign is in sharp contrast to the position they were at the same time last term.
Known for their struggles in the preliminary stages of the season, the Toffees were languishing once at the bottom half of the table, before rallying to finish seventh in the table.
David Moyes unit have recently become a side to beat, having lost just a single league match in their last 14 outings.
Their solid start to the season has forced many into believing that they could even mount a challenge for a top-four berth this term.
However, the Scott revealed that he was realistic in his approach, and has set himself the target of returning European football at Goodison Park.
He felt that the club were still lacking the finances and resources to compete with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429. Hence, he has turned his focus on securing a Europa League slot instead.
Everton will need to finish inside the top six in order to win a place in the second tier European competition.
“A Champions League place would probably be seen as unrealistic with the quality of the Premier League, but I think pushing for a European place is a realistic target for Everton,” he told the reporters in an interview.
“European football is something I think everyone at Everton would like to get back. The first thing is always to get 40 points and get yourself safe, so I don't want to get carried away too quickly.”
The Toffees thumped Swansea City 3-0 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday in an emphatic manner, showing glimpses of a top-flight team.
Earlier, the men in blue also stunned United on the opening day, and recorded a heavy win against Aston Villa.
The Scott waxed lyrical about his side’s remarkable run and also claimed that they are now a much better side than last season.
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