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Everton's Martinez: Time for talking is over

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says it is time to stop talking about his side's season.

The Toffees have battled away in the Premier League and although they are just keeping their head above the drop zone, they have the carrot of the Europa League dangling above their head.

Everton host Ukraine's Dynamo Kyiv in the Round of 16 first leg at Goodison Park on Thursday night and Martinez insists that it is now time for action following a run of just one win in their past 12 domestic fixtures.

"I think we have enough quality and experience to understand that we need to make it a big European night at Goodison, and then the responsibility in the dressing room will be to get ready after that for the next game," said the Spaniard.

"One competition should not get in the way of the other.

"It has been a very difficult season in which to get back-to-back results and develop good momentum.

"But now, the time for talking about the season is over."

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