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Frank Lampard has warned Everton risk another relegation battle next season unless they get their act together this summer.
The Toffees secured their Premier League status in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, coming from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
It sparked wild scenes inside and outside Goodison Park, as fans invaded the pitch and celebrated long into the night, with Lampard and his players soaking up the acclaim.
Frank Lampard celebrated with his Everton stars after they slogged to Premier League safety
The Toffees slumped 2-0 down at home to Crystal Palace before earning a dramatic 3-2 victory
But after the dust had settled, the Everton boss was quick to supply a dose of realism about his 16th-placed side's situation.
And Lampard highlighted the importance of pre-season and recruiting better than they have done in recent transfer windows if the Toffees want to move up the table next term.
Put to him that Everton were too big a club to be fighting relegation, Lampard replied: 'But is it? What right does Everton have to be Premier League safe every year and that will continue forever more?
'There are a lot of decisions that have to be made to make sure that happens. We need to try and find improvements. Nothing is a given.