Leighton Baines has been enthused by the attitude as much as the talent of the young players who have broken into Everton’s first-team this season. Baines, 32, is the second longest-serving player in the squad, joining less than a month after captain Phil Jagielka arrived at Goodison Park in July 2007.
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Premier League: Harry Kane’s brace helps Tottenham Hotspur to win against Everton
Harry Kane’s superb scoring streak continued as Tottenham Hotspur survived some late nerves to beat Everton 3-2 at White Hart Lane on Sunday and cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Kane went to the top of the Premier League scoring charts with a goal in each half to take his tally for the season to 19 — one more than Everton’s Romelu Lukaku whose 80th-minute goal sparked a lively finale.
Everton stun Manchester City to hand Pep Guardiola his heaviest league defeat
Pep Guardiola suffered his heaviest league defeat as a manager as Everton dealt Manchester City a serious title blow with a 4-0 win at Goodison Park. Teenager Tom Davies and debutant Ademola Lookman wrapped up a stunning Everton performance with late goals after earlier strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas.
Defender Seamus Coleman accepts Everton have to do better when they are dominating games
Defender Seamus Coleman admits Everton have to make the most of the spells in games when they are on top. The Toffees dominated the opening 45 minutes of the 227th Merseyside derby, but all their control was in the area up to Liverpool’s penalty box and they failed to get a shot on target in the first half.
Everton Trio Commit Their Futures
On Friday evening Everton announced three contract extensions, two seniors and a starlet for the future. The two seniors signed up are Gareth Barry and Leighton Baines and the youngster was Mason Holgate.