Baines seeks Cup glory

Everton’s strong League Cup run can act as the perfect platform for the club to build on their Premier League form and fight for European positions, left back Leighton Baines has said.

Baines, who underwent two ankle operations, made his first competitive appearance since early May in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over second tier side Middlesbrough in the quarter-final of the League Cup.

The Merseyside club have been handed a tough task in the League Cup semi-final against Manchester City but midfielder Tom Cleverley is confident that Everton can win the cup.