Former Manchester United and Barcelona striker Jordi Cruyff is delighted for Everton over their Europa League qualification.
Cruyff, who guided Maccabi Tel Aviv through an impressive Europa League campaign last season, is convinced home comfort will help the Blues flourish in what will be a hectic coming campaign.
"Everton are a very highly respected club across Europe," the 40-year-old told the Liverpool Echo. "A lot of teams will come to Goodison with extra motivation.
"The Premier League is the place to be and many players will come there and give 200per cent because you never know what happens in the future if you stand out.
"But on the other hand when you play at Goodison you can get sucked into the atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the fans and some teams will come with a lot of respect which can work in Everton's advantage. It depends on the draw.
"Goodison can be a real plus. If you face big club who also have passionate fans then their players are used to it, but if they are not they may find it daunting."
