Source: Daily_Mail
Everton ace Baines still in shock after getting the nod for England
Leighton Baines admits he is living in a dreamland after earning a surprise call-up to the England squad. [LNB]Less that three months ago, the left back was not even in the Everton team after an injury lay off. [LNB]But the 24-year-old has now been included in England coach Fabio Capello's squad for the friendly against Slovakia on Saturday and the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on April 1. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Toffees stick together: Baines (left) with Everton team-mate Jagielka[LNB]'This is the proudest moment of my career,' said Baines. 'I never really expected to get the call but it is a terrific opportunity and I will give it my best shot. To get recognition at this level is something everyone aspires to, I am delighted and honoured to have been called up. [LNB] TODAY'S POLL Who has been the star man for Everton this season?[LNB]VOTE POLL RESULTS Close All polls Click to view yesterday's poll results 'Everything has happened so quickly. I was only thinking the other day that at Christmas I felt I would be lucky to get a run of two or three games in our team.'[LNB] Baines joins his club team-mates Joleon Lescott and Phil Jagielka in the England set-up, as all three defenders have impressed in recent weeks. [LNB]It is the first time since the 1980s that the Goodison Park side have had three players in the England squad. [LNB] Sportsmail's verdict on the saviours and stinkers from the transfer windowNational service leaves Premier League bosses with a nervy wait and deserted training pitchesSportsmail's Star of the Season: Cast your vote now - who deserves your team's gong? Everton defender Jagielka challenges Gerrard and Giggs for PFA gongEVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB]
