Roberto Martinez wishes Everton were not Britain’s last remaining cub in the Europa League but is still looking forward to Friday’s last-16 draw.
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Everton beat Young Boys 3-1 at Goodison Park on
Thursday night to secure a comfortable 7-2 win on
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“It is a shame there is no more British representation but we’re looking forward to the draw,” Martinez said.
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The Merseysiders are flying the flag after Liverpool,
Tottenham and Celtic all exited the competition on
Thursday.
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Everton striker Romelu Lukaku followed up his hat-
trick in the 4-1 win in Switzerland with a brace in the
return leg after Sekou Sanogo had given Young Boys
the lead.
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Kevin Mirallas then made it 3-1 in front of the home
fans and Martinez added: “We’ve been supported by
huge numbers around Europe.”
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Liverpool lost on penalties after a 1-0 loss at Besiktas,
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Spurs went out to Fiorentina after a 2-0 defeat in Italy
and Inter Milan accounted for Celtic with 1-0 win at
the San Siro.
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Defending champions Sevilla made it through after
two goals from Spanish midfielder Vitolo helped
secure a 3-2 win at Borussia Monchengladbach.
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Three-time winners Inter are one of five Italian teams to make it through.
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There are no seeded teams in the draw, which will
take place in Nyon, Switzerland at 12:00 GMT on
Friday.
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