Source: Liverpool_Echo
Everton FC’s Seamus Coleman relishing a battle with Diniyar Bilyaletdinov
* KEEP up-to-date with all the latest Everton news by following us on Twitter here[LNB]SEAMUS COLEMAN is relishing the prospect of going head to head with Everton team-mate Diniyar Bilyaletdinov when Ireland play Russia tomorrow.[LNB]The 21-year-old defender received his first call-up to the senior international squad last weekend, and now hopes he has done enough to earn a debut for Giovanni Trapattoni's side during their Euro 2012 qualifier in Moscow.[LNB]Coleman, who has been a regular at U-21 level, only learned about about his promotion prior to Everton's 2-0 win over Birmingham City, and admits there was some banter between him and Bilyaletdinov as they settled down for their pre-match meal.[LNB] He said: 'When I got the call up a couple of lads were separating us at the dinner table. Obviously there was nothing serious.'[LNB]Now the right-sided star will tell his Ireland team-mates all about the threat the winger can cause to Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the European Championships.[LNB]'He's got a lovely left foot and you've got to respect him just like the rest of their players,' warned Coleman.[LNB]'There's no reason to be scared of them (Russia), but you have to respect them. They have some good players especially going forward. It's not going to be easy but if we stick to our plans then we can get three points.'[LNB]Coleman's prospective first cap cements an excellent year for the youngster who signed from Sligo Rovers for £60,000.[LNB]Since signing a new three year contract with Everton in May, he has helped Blackpool to Premier League promotion as part of a successful loan spell at Bloomfield Road.
