Everton's assist king Leighton Baines is priceless – Tim Cahill

02 February 2010 10:20
Leighton Baines and Tim Cahill 300[LNB]TIM CAHILL has described Leighton Baines as 'priceless' after the Everton full-back delivered his NINTH assist of the season at Wigan on Saturday.[LNB]Baines' corner was superbly headed in by Cahill to extend Everton's unbeaten run to nine Premier League matches - including a third successive victory - and the little Australian admitted he thrives on Baines' expertise from open play and set pieces.[LNB]'Leighton is first class,' he said.[LNB]'His assists this year have been unbelievable.[LNB]'For me, players like that are priceless and I thrive on his quality.[LNB]"I'm very lucky to have someone like that in the team.[LNB]'I practice in training with a lot of the lads but whenever there's a free-kick, I do appreciate it when Leighton is on them.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo