Everton must stick together to improve results, warns Leighton Baines

Everton defender Leighton Baines admits the forthcoming warm-weather training break is a chance for players to generate a greater team spirit.

A dire goalless draw at home to West Brom on Monday night extended the Toffees’ win-less run to eight matches and the England left-back accepts the growing criticism may have led some players to look after themselves.

Cracks seemed to appear against the Baggies when Kevin Mirallas stepped up to take a penalty — traditionally the role of Baines with 15 successful conversions from 16 — and fired wide.