James Tarkowski says Everton players are now plotting something ‘massive’ this season

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Everton return to action on Tuesday evening in the Carabao Cup just days after their Merseyside Derby defeat.

David Moyes will be looking to get back to winning ways, having not won either of their last two games in the Premier League.

The Toffees will be making the trip to Molineux just weeks after their 3-2 victory in the league.

Everton have made a strong start to the new campaign, but finding the back of the net on a consistent basis has been an issue.

After the game on Saturday, Moyes was left furious with referee Darren England for some of the decisions he made during the game.

Tuesday evening will offer the Blues an opportunity to reset and progress in the League Cup, which James Tarkowski thinks is a real priority on Merseyside.

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James Tarkowski excited by Everton’s Carabao Cup hopes

Everton are targeting European qualification this season following their impressive summer of transfer business.

Moyes has worked his magic since returning to the club back in January, with fans now desperate to see the club make a solid run in the cup competitions.

Speaking to the Everton website, Tarkowski has told Everton fans exactly what they want to hear ahead of the game against Wolves.

“It’s massive for us and we’re looking forward to it. There’s definitely an emphasis on us doing well in the cups this year – this is the first one that comes around and after winning in the second round, we want to go again,” he said.

“I think we all saw Crystal Palace and Newcastle last season – teams outside of those ‘top’ ones winning trophies and there’s no reason why we can’t do that.

“There’s an emphasis on us as a club and as a team to go and win a trophy. Every season there is always an emphasis to do well in the cups but there is definitely a feeling amongst the players and staff to give it everything and win something. We want to enjoy that.”

Tarkowski has been outperforming Virgil van Dijk in the number of aerial duels won over recent seasons in the Premier League.

With Jarrad Branthwaite still working on his rehabilitation, the central defender will be expected to start on Tuesday against Wolves.

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Everton could end their trophy drought with the Carabao Cup

As Tarkowski suggested, Everton will have seen a number of Premier League clubs end their long trophy droughts last season.

With that in mind, there is no reason as to why Everton cannot do the same this term.

The Carabao Cup may well be Everton’s best opportunity at getting their hands on a piece of silverware.

And it is clear that Tarkowski has set himself the target of winning a trophy before his time at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is done.

“I enjoy the cup games,” he added. “I want to play every game, so I’ll be hoping I’m playing – I always want to be involved and playing, and I want us to progress because as a club we want to go and win something,” he added.

“Definitely, for me, I want to go and win something – and there’s no reason why this year can’t be the one.”