Source: Daily_Mail
White van man: Pale Donovan teased as he returns to LA with Everton tan
Landon Donovan has been getting stick from his LA Galaxy team-mates back in California - for looking 'like he's been hiding in a closet for a few months'.[LNB]The USA international, who has just finished a 10-week loan spell with Everton, returned to David Beckham's club, LA Galaxy, on Monday.[LNB]Galaxy midfielder Chris Klein joked: 'We're tanned and ready to go, and he looks like he's been hiding in a closet for a few months.' [LNB] White van man: Donovan has been teased over his tan after returning to LA[LNB]'He does looks pale,' added Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena. 'Those are the hazards of living in England.' [LNB]But Arena believes Donovan, who could face England in the World Cup, has profited from playing in the Premier League.[LNB]After largely unsuccessful spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, the 28-year-old needed to know he could hold his own outside Major League Soccer.[LNB] Good times: Donovan will benefit from his experience at Everton, says boss Arena[LNB]Arena said: 'It was beneficial for him. Probably more mentally than the games themselves because he always had the tools to be able to compete at that level. [LNB]'He demonstrated more to himself that he can do that. I think he comes back a more confident player.' [LNB] Donovan confirms Everton spell is over as he focuses on LA GalaxySouth Africa and Everton star Steven Pienaar dismisses England's chances of World Cup gloryEVERTON FC
