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Pre-season is over and the new Premier League campaign is just five days away.

Everton have had mixed results from their warm-up fixtures, but Roberto Martinez has been able to give playing time to almost all of his squad during games in the Far East, Scotland and the UK.

So who has forced their way into his plans for the starting line-up against Watford on Saturday, and who has done their cause little good with the performances they've produced?

We rated the Blues squad based on their performances during pre-season.

Tim Howard 7

His penalty save helped the Blues to victory over Stoke in Singapore, made some excellent saves against Villarreal and will again start the season as undisputed No.1.

Joel Robles 6

A few useful saves, in particular against Arsenal in Singapore, but again looks set for a season of bench duty.

Seamus Coleman 6

How Everton would love a return to the marauding forward raids of two seasons back. The Irishman, though, had a low key summer.

Tony Hibbert 5

Played the second half against Swindon, and the first against Stoke, but is back on the treatment table again after picking up an injury against Arsenal which was serious enough to require a knee brace. Unlikely to have a major role this season, surely?

Antonee Robinson 7

Young left back will spend the year honing his skills in the U21s, but will be better for spending time around the first team this summer. Acquitted himself admirably against Leeds.

Tyias Browning 7

Furthered his claims for a regular squad place with some solid outings, showing his comfort across the defensive line.

Brendan Galloway 8

Impressed against Stoke, but has been managing a slight knee issue thereafter. However the highly-rated defender has done enough this summer to disuade Martinez from sending him out on loan and consider keeping him in the Blues first-team squad instead.

Phil Jagielka 7

The skipper showed his technique to score a match-winning penalty against Stoke in Singapore, but was left exposed against Arsenal three days later. Remains one of the Blues’ most important players, though.

John Stones 7

Not seemed fazed despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his future. Looks more a leader with every game he plays and was superb in the first half against Villarreal.

Matthew Pennington 5

Made his first Blues start in the defeat at Leeds and whiile he is unlikely to make a major impact on the first team any time soon, ther youngster certainly seems to have a future in Martinez’s plans. 7

Leighton Baines 6

Pre-season was all about fitness for the England man, who has overcome a long-standing ankle injury and is ready to start the new season afresh.

Bryan Oviedo 5

Another to use pre-season to put injury issues behind him. Useful when fit, but not fit often enough last season.

Gareth Barry 7

Another year wiser, and has enjoyed a stellar summer in midfield. Doubts over his mobility, of course, remain, but he has been one of the few to produce consistency in pre-season.

James McCarthy 6

Nursed through pre-season carefully, given his muscle problems last term. His all-action style remains central to the Blues’ way of playing.

Mo Besic N/A

Picked up a hamstring injury in the Blues’ first friendly at Swindon, and will frustratingly miss the start of the season as a result.

Ross Barkley 6

High point came with a fierce left-footed strike in the defeat to Arsenal in Singapore. Admitted he had lost confidence during a difficult period last season; how the Blues need him to regain it going into the new campaign.

Darron Gibson N/A

Absent through injury all summer, which is sadly a common theme with the Irish international.

Ryan Ledson 6

Brief cameos in Dundee and Leeds, the midfielder, who turns 18 later this month, says he needs to go out on loan in order to experience “the real world.” Highly thought of at Goodison.

Tom Cleverley 7

Some bright performances, in particular in a generally poor showing at Leeds, have put him in contention for a starting berth. Has looked comfortable in a deeper midfield role.

Leon Osman 6

Remains one of the better technical players in the Blues squad, though could find opportunities harder to come by following the arrivals of Cleverley and Deulofeu.

Kevin Mirallas 6

Picked up a slight injury against Villarreal on Sunday. The Belgian scored twice in the win at Swindon in the opening friendly of the summer, but has been inconsistent since.

Aiden McGeady N/A

Has missed the whole of pre-season with a hamstring problem, and looks unlikely to play his way into the first team.

Gerard Deulofeu 6

Set to miss the start of the new season after picking up a hamstring problem in the defeat to Arsenal. The Spaniard’s signing, though, should give Everton an extra attacking dimension.

Steven Naismith 5

Produced his usual graft, but did not really further his claims for a starting berth. Could be set for a ‘super sub’ role this season, although generally cut a frustrated figure in the warm-up games.

Steven Pienaar 5

More fitness problems for the South African, who is in danger of becoming a forgotten man at Goodison.

Romelu Lukaku 7

Crucial to the Blues’ chances of success this season; the Belgian grabbed a hat-trick in the win at Hearts, but limped off early against Dundee. Everton simply have to keep him fit.

Conor McAleny 7

Started the summer superbly with a man-of-the-match display at Swindon. Not hit those highs again since, but is arguably a better option than Kone at present.

Arouna Kone 4

Endured a miserable summer, marked by poor touches, wasteful finishes and laboured movement. Easy to see why most Blues fans are desperate for another forward to be brought in and now why their manager agreed more cover is necessary.

Kieran Dowell 8

Eight minutes at Hearts, and an impressive hour at Dundee. Martinez admits he has a dilemma over the talented 17-year-old over whether to send him out on loan this season, but he knows he has a potential star on his hands with the gifted young playmaker.