Leighton Baines wants Steven Pienaar and Mikel Arteta to commit their futures to Everton FC

Leighton Baines

Baines is looking forward to the new Premier League campaign after the disappointment of missing out on a trip to the World Cup in South Africa.

The former Wigan player was a member of England’s provisional 30-man squad for the tournament but failed to make the final cut.

Everton begin their campaign with a trip to Blackburn Rovers on August 14.

Baines, speaking at a promotion for club sponsors Chang beer, said: “Hopefully there’ll be positives to come out of a negative and I’ll feel fresher come the start of the season.

“The summer is always nice and enjoyable.

“You relax and spend some time with the family – I think everyone enjoys it. “I put my feet up and fully relaxed during those four weeks but, now it is coming to an end, I think everyone is ready to come back.

“I’ve had a nice few weeks’ break but I was more than happy to come back and get training again.”

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