2010 vision: Moyes backs Baines to rival Chelsea's Cole for England spot

05 May 2009 15:57
Leighton Baines is being backed to challenge Ashley Cole for England's left-back spot at next summer's World Cup finals. The Everton defender struggled to establish himself, after signing from Wigan for £6million nearly two years ago, but has reeled off 23 consecutive appearances since returning to the starting line-up at Christmas. His rejuvenated form earned him a call-up to the England squad againstSlovakia and Ukraine, and Everton manager David Moyes is convinced he will beheading for the 2010 showpiece in South Africa as a genuine rival to Chelsea full-back Cole, if he continues in the same vein.

Source: Daily_Mail