David Moyes has challenged his players to maintain Everton's reputation as one of the Premier League's more attractive destinations by booking their return to Europe.
However, he acknowledges that being able to offer European football is a minimum requirement nowadays, which is why he is anxious for Everton to hang onto the place in the top five they have occupied since New Year's day.
"I've been given no indication whether it will make any difference if I finish fifth or sixth as to what backing I get," Moyes told the Liverpool Echo.
"In terms of attracting players, we're an attractive club, a progressive club that people can see are making strides and challenging.
"If you can't play in England for maybe some of the other (top four) teams, then Everton are a team that you'd be interested in coming to.
"Any Intertoto Cup commitments could have an impact on what we do, but people use those matches as pre-season games."
