Everton defender Ashley Williams is convinced they can compete for trophies, even if they do lose Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley this summer.

Williams believes the new season will be a good one.

He said: “It's exciting times to be at Everton. It would be nice (to win a trophy). That's what people expect.

“Being in and around the city and listening to the fans they want a cup. They want something to celebrate. Seventh was really good, but we need something to celebrate.

“From a player's point of view, you'd like to keep your best players and bring more players in. I'd like Romelu and Ross to stay because they are my mates.

“You don't want to lose friends in terms of who you see every day. But it's normal and it is football.

“The club and the player have to do what is right for them."