Everton 1 MFK Ruzomberok 0: Wayne Rooney’s Everton return threatened to turn into embarrassment last night before captain Leighton Baines struck to give his side a slender first-leg lead in their Europa League third qualifying round clash with Ruzomberok.

Troyes president Daniel Vacelet is confident his side can repeat their Intertoto Cup performance against Newcastle and knock Leeds out of the UEFA Cup second round.