Everton fullback Leighton Baines says they're up for tonight's FA Cup replay with West Ham United.

Baines has explained how crucial the FA Cup is to Everton's season.

"We are not seeing the FA Cup as a distraction," said the left back. "Being in the cups gives you hope and optimism for the second half of the season.

"It is important we pick up our league form and get back up the table but, realistically, optimism is going to come from the cups.

"If we go to West Ham and get a good win, it changes everything."