BARRY HORNE: Boss David Moyes needs to hold on to current Everton FC squad

Also when you compare what we've got to the likes of Wolves, Hull, Blackburn and Bolton - the kind of clubs that not long ago Everton would be compared to - we're in fine fettle.

With all the talk about holding on to what we've got, some will maybe think it's strange that Moyes allowed James Vaughan to go on loan to Leicester. There is also talk of Seamus Coleman being loaned out.

My admiration for Vaughan is well known and whenever I've seen Coleman play he has impressed.

Going out on loan at their age doesn't mean they don't have a future at Everton.

They would do well to look at Leon Osman's career. He went on loan to Derby when he was 22, did well, come back and made a name for himself. He was patient, worked hard and reaped the rewards for his commitment and professionalism.

I believe Vaughan has a great future ahead of him and there's no reason why Coleman can't make it at the highest level.

Another player set to move on is Landon Donovan but I'm not alone in hoping he returns after the World Cup.

It's been another example of Moyes' good use of the loan system. It's been a great move for the player and the club.

Donovan has put himself in the Premier League shop window with his performances and I wouldn't be surprised if he had a number of clubs chasing him.

But such was the affinity between player and club I would be very surprised if Everton don't have first call on him.

Everton FC must keep faith with Yakubu

EVERTON'S destruction of Hull City was a joy to watch and it wasn't a one off with us having produced similar performances against much stronger opposition.

Mikel Arteta rightly received the bulk of the plaudits, but he had a very talented supporting cast.

I've got a feeling John Heitinga is going to be a big crowd favourite. Evertonians love someone with aggression who puts their foot in but can also pass the ball like he can.

The one player who looked off the pace was Yakubu, but David Moyes needs to keep playing him.

Although qualifying for Europe remains possible, it's a long shot so to a certain degree the pressure is off from now to the end of the season.

No-one expects us to get there and Moyes can use the games to help Yakubu get his sharpness back. The last 10 games are a chance to get all the lads who've been out for a long time back firing on all cylinders.

One of those is Phil Jagielka. Moyes is right to say he still might get into England's World Cup squad. He's a player with a fantastic attitude and considering the problems of his rivals for a place he's in with a chance.