Tony Hibbert challenges his Everton team-mates to win silverware next season

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Everton defender Tony Hibbert is confident his side can challenge for domestic and European silverware next season, after defeat to Manchester United last weekend saw The Toffee’s bid for a European place effectively come to an end.

Hibbert pressured his club to win a cup next season for the Merseyside supporters, which would bring an end to the 16-year-long trophy drought Everton have suffered.

The 30-year-old, who first played for Everton as a member of their youth team at just 18-years-old said: “Whatever cup it is, we need one next season. Everton need silverware – the sooner the better.”

Hibbert has not given up hope on European football being played at Goodison Park next year, saying: “Europe is a great achievement for any club, and it’s a great experience for the fans to get away to talk about and sing about.

“I think the squad is big enough for Europe. We’ve got some good players in depth. We’ve got a lot of injuries again which doesn’t help but there is quality there. I think the squad we’ve got is capable of challenging in the domestic cups and Europe.”

Everton will need a victory against Wigan this weekend to keep alive any slim hopes of qualifying for the Europa League next season.