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England defender Baines may return for Everton on Thursday

England defender Baines may return for Everton on Thursday

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 23:19
  
England defender Baines may return for Everton on Thursday
London: England left back Leighton Baines is likely to make his comeback from injury in Everton`s Premier League home match against bottom of the table Sunderland on Thursday.

The defender has been out for five games since fracturing his toe in the 3-3 derby draw against Liverpool last month.

"Leighton Baines is getting really close and I think it`s fair to say that, depending how today and tomorrow go, he should be available," Everton manager Roberto Martinez told a news conference on Monday.

"We have missed Leighton because you can`t underestimate his quality, experience and know-how."

Martinez praised Costa Rican left back Bryan Oviedo for his performances as stand-in.

"He has been terrific," said the manager, "but you want good players in good moments of form to be available".

Fourth-placed Everton, who have lost only one league game all season, were unbeaten in the five matches Baines missed.
Reuters -------------------------- ZEENEWS.com

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