Everton chief Keith Wyness says qualifying for the UEFA Cup was crucial for their summer market plans.
"It was vital that we got back into Europe again next season," said Wyness. "You can't underestimate the importance of being able to offer that when you make new signings.
"Again, in terms of the sponsorship and commercial opportunities that we are trying to capitalise on and the revenue the extra games generate, we need it as a club.
"This is the level that we want to be competing at. We know that we've got something that is good and moving forward."