SEAMUS COLEMAN believes Everton can secure a Champions League place next season.

An eighth place finish last time round fails to paint the full picture of a campaign in which David Moyes' side had to deal with a crippling injury list before dragging themselves up the table to narrowly miss out on a Europa League place.

Coleman was on loan at newly promoted Blackpool when Everton’s resurgence took place.

The 21-year-old hasn’t ruled out another loan move but plans to fight for a first team place at Goodison Park.

“With the players we have I think we have a chance at the top four, but we are definitely trying to finish higher than last season,” said Coleman.

“I'm hoping to keep doing my best to impress the manager in training.

“Hopefully that will lead to a few games and then I will take it from there.”

While Everton turned heads with wins over Manchester United, Chelsea and Man City (twice), Coleman was helping Blackpool to the Championship play-off final.

A 3-2 win over Cardiff at Wembley booked the Seasiders place in the Premier League for the first time.

Everton travel to Bloomfield Road on November 6th. It is a date Coleman has already marked in his diary.

“Football-wise, the play-off final was one of the highlights of my career so far,” he recalls.

“Playing at Wembley is a dream for most kids growing up and to do it so early in my career was brilliant. The fact that we won made it even better!