http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leighton-Baines-c21987, was optimistic that his recent club form will earn him a cap for the Three Lions in their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
The English International has been in sublime form for the Toffees over the last couple of months, and was heavily linked to a move to Manchester United during the summer window.
Last week, he helped his side play out a 2-2 draw against Wigan Athletic, in which he netted a late goal from a spot-kick.
Even though the 27-year old holds a key position in the Everton squad, he is usually overlooked by the national manager, Roy Hodgson, who prefers to start with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 in the left-back position.
However, Baines was confident that he will soon be able to break the shackles, and win over his boss’ faith for a place in the starting-eleven.
“I’ve been trying to keep my form up at club level between the two international breaks,” he told the reporters in an interview.
“The competition for places is just the way it is. It’s something you just have to accept.”
The Evertonian last played for the Three Lions in their opening World Cup Qualifying game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Moldova-c2957.
He netted the final goal of the match in 5-0 rout of the East European team at the Zimbru Stadium – his lone international scalp for the Three Lions.
Baines faces an arduous task of beating Cole for a place in the starting line-up. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 defender is widely considered as the best left-back in the Premier League, and he himself has been in scintillating form of late.
The Evertonian confessed that there was nothing much that he could do as long as Cole continues to perform the way he has done over the years.
However, he revealed that he will continue to bide his time at the bench, and will keep on sniffing for any opportunity.
“You respect the players in the squad and the others players who are in your position that much that you know you may not play. All you can always do is do the best you can for your club,” he added.
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