Barry Horne: Everton must never be Euro sceptics
THE back pages have been dominated this week by Aston Villa and Spurs' unusual approach to a European competition.
I hope there is no way that Everton would consider the FA Cup as being anything other than a competition worth putting our total efforts into.
Our current league position - and the possibility of Manchester United winning at Wembley tomorrow to open up another European place - means that we should be able to mount a full-on assault on silverware without sacrificing a place in Europe next season. A home draw against Middlesbrough next weekend gives us every chance of progressing to what is a special day out.
The step from quarter-final to semi-final is a huge one.
You get a day out at a neutral ground - in this case Wembley - and the knowledge that you are only one step away from a Cup Final.
It's a significant step - and I think I already know the answer when I wonder whether Everton will rest any players for next weekend's quarter-final.
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