Everton need strong finish to keep promising squad together, says Seamus Coleman

Seamus Coleman insists Everton must have a strong finish to the season if they hope to keep their squad together beyond the summer.

Roberto Martinez's side are 12th in the Premier League after a disappointing campaign, especially at home where they have lost eight of their 16 matches.

Everton do have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to, and Coleman insists winning the cup will mark a successful season, but there is more to lose if they end up in the bottom half.

Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Super Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1HD, Coleman said: "Overall we just have not been good enough this season. At times as individuals, we have not turned up and that is disappointing from that aspect.

"I don't think anyone can say they're happy with how it's gone so far. Unfortunately at times we just have not been good enough and we want to now put that right for the fans.

"The cup run has been positive but the league hasn't been great by our standards and we're all man enough to know that.  

"It's disappointing not to be up there in the mix for the European places and, with the way the season's gone, it's been a missed opportunity.

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"We need to get things right in the league and give the fans something to cheer. Everyone knows the potential we have and we need to win more games.

"You get closer to the transfer window and you see your name being linked with teams. Sometimes its speculation, sometimes it's true. I can't speak for the other lads, for me personally I just get on with the job in hand.

"We don't want to finish in the bottom half of the table and we shouldn't be. Hopefully we can have a good finish, win the cup and keep everyone together."

Everton's away form has been in complete contrast to their form at Goodison Park, with just one defeat on the road all season, but Coleman insists it has nothing to do with added pressure from home support.

"Every time you go on the pitch in the Everton jersey, home or away, there's pressure on you. I don't know if that pressure is an excuse because it's the job we're in," he said.

"We're going to Old Trafford on Sunday and, no matter what team or manager is there, it's a big stadium and it's always difficult going there. We have to focus on ourselves and put things right." 

Watch the full interview with Seamus Coleman as part of the Super Sunday build-up to Manchester United v Everton. Coverage starts at 12.30pm.