Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wants nothing to do with the competition - but his players (Krul, Williamson, Anita, Steven Taylor, Obertan and Tiote) all say they cannot wait to get back into the European routine.
The Toffees move back into sixth place and the final qualifying spot for European football.
The Champions League looks to be out of reach now with fourth-placed Manchester City nine points ahead with a match in hand but the second-tier competition is a realistic possibility.
Sylvain Distin: "It's mixed feelings because you can't say no to playing in Europe. As a player it's impossible to not want that.
"But it's completely different from the Champions League in terms of finances for the club. It's a lot of travel and you need a big squad.
"Yes, it would be amazing for the club and for the fans to be travelling back in Europe again but for the team, if we're not going to have a much bigger squad next season, it could be tough.
"If you look at the big picture, as I say it's important you've got to ensure that being in the Europa League doesn't make you suffer back in the league.
"When you play every Thursday and come back on the Friday before playing again on the Sunday it is hard."