article_snippet: Everton's players appeared in buoyant mood ahead of Thursday evening's Europa League clash with Dynamo Kiev.
article_snippet: Lukaku and  Everton goalkeeper
article_snippet: The rest of the Blues squad also seemed to be in a good mood after Everton - who have struggled in the Premier League this season - eased lingering relegation fears with a confident 3-0 victory over Newcastle on Sunday.
article_snippet: Howard pulls a face and makes a point while Everton captain Phil Jagielka appeared in a good mood .
article_snippet: Everton coach and club legend Duncan Ferguson (right
article_snippet: With some suggesting a European campaign can have an adverse affect on a side's Premier League form, Everton have experienced mixed fortunes when playing straight after a fixture on the continent a European campaign.
article_snippet: The Merseysiders have won three of The Merseysiders matches played directly after a Europa League fixture, drawing two and losing four.
article_snippet: However, despite finding things tough domestically, Everton have impressed in the Europa League - getting the better of Bundesliga high-flyers Wolsfburg in the group stage before beating Swiss side Young Boys 7-2 on aggregate - and will be hoping to go all the way to Warsaw for the final in
highlights_snippet: Everton face Dynamo Kiev in Europa League last 16 on Thursday night .
  