We've missed Louis Saha's goals, says Everton youngster Seamus Coleman

07 February 2011 12:08
Everton defender Seamus Coleman believes the Toffees season would look in much better shape had striker Louis Saha been available more often.[LNB]The Frenchman became the first Everton player to score four goals in the top-flight at Goodison Park since Joe Royle 40 years ago in Saturday's 5-3 win over Blackpool - only the Toffees' sixth Barclays Premier League victory of the campaign.[LNB] Goal crazy: Louis Saha (left) celebrates scoring for Everton [LNB]But injuries have interrupted Saha's campaign, and Coleman said Everton could only imagine how much better their 30-point tally and 13th place would have been had Saha been fitter for longer.[LNB]'If we'd had a player of his class available every week of course it would have made a difference because you give him half a chance and he'll score a goal.'[LNB]'But hopefully that win will give us a real confidence boost.'[LNB]Coleman has been asked to play in midfield at times this season to fill a hole in David Moyes' squad and he admits he is still learning about the game.[LNB]'You've got to aim as high as you can but I don't like to set long-term targets.'[LNB]"I just go week by week and that's what we need to do. I'm happy to be on the winning team and happy to be playing. I'm learning all the time,' said 22-year-old Coleman.[LNB] Everton 5 Blackpool 3: Moyes heaps praise on four-goal hero SahaEverton 5 Blackpool 3: Saha shines as it rains goals at Goodison ParkMoyes 'defends his integrity' as Everton boss blasts back at Wenger [LNB]  Explore more:People: Joe Royle, David Moyes, Louis Saha

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