Everton assistant manager Graeme Jones believes that Ross Barkley and Steven Naismith can operate well in the same line-up.
While Barkley is considered one of the finest young attacking midfielders in England, he was kept out of the Everton first eleven for part of last season due to the fine form of Scotland international Naismith.
The presence of two very good attacking midfielders has meant that Barkley often has had to compromise on playing time but Everton number two Jones believes that the duo of Naismith and Barkley can co-exist in the same team.
Jones told the Liverpool Echo: "Ross has had to play as a holding midfield player. He's had to play as a number eight in a midfield three and he's played wide left this season. It's not difficult [to accommodate Barkley and Naismith in the same team]. It really depends on their moment of form and it depends on their moment of fitness.
"It depends on the opposition and it depends on the tactical need within the game. The situation hasn't arrived yet where all of those things have fallen into place. They're certainly appreciated, well-respected and trusted at Everton Football Club.
"The manager really assesses each game on its own merits. If he felt he needed two 'number 10s' then I'm sure tactically he would use them - that's how he views the game."