Everton will hope experience drags them through another Premier League relegation battle with just 10 games to ensure survival. Sean Dyche's side have already been deducted six points and have a second financial breach hearing to come, but remain four points clear of the bottom three.
Survival must signal the start of a busy summer at Goodison Park with Everton needing to strengthen, despite the financial concerns that saw them docked points in the first place. Potential big-money exits - namely Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana - could pave the way for wider investment but business will need to be shrewd.
Everton might not have much money to play with, but those in charge at Goodison will be working hard to identify potential targets and reports have cited interest in a number of top players. With that in mind, LiverpoolWorld has put together a potential starting-XI for next season if some of those rumours come true.
9. CAM: Dwight McNeil
Everton's creator-in-chief could move into a more central role in order to exert more influence. | Getty Images
10. LW: Wilfried Gnonto
Everton saw bids rejected for the Italian last summer but failure to achieve promotion could force Leeds United to sell. | Getty Images
11. ST: Beto
Will hope to become the clear first-choice ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, following his £26m move from Udinese last summer. | Getty Images