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Ronald Koeman hails Gylfi Sigurdsson as Everton reach Europa League group stage

Everton manager Ronald Koeman hailed Gylfi Sigurdsson's "incredible" goal after the Icelander helped send his side into the group stages of the Europa League after a 1-1 away draw with Hajduk Split.

The Premier League side were defending a 2-0 lead from the play-off first leg at Goodison Park, which had been marred by crowd trouble from the travelling supporters.

Wayne Rooney was back in action a day after announcing his retirement from international football with England, but it was the home side who threatened early on.