Baines still adapting to back-up role but vows to keep working for opportunities

Everton defender Leighton Baines admits he is still adapting to the role of back-up to Lucas Digne but he intends to continue to push the Frenchman for his place.

The veteran left-back made just eight appearances last season as the £18million signing from Barcelona quickly established himself as Marco Silva’s first choice.

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