Baines optimistic about Everton's season after injury return

Returning defender Leighton Baines believes Everton are well placed for an impressive season following their 2- 0 win over Middlesbrough in the League Cup quarter-final.

The left-back made his first appearance for seven months after an ankle injury when he came on with 17 minutes remaining at the Riverside Stadium.

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