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Everton anger over Baines PFA snub

Seamus Coleman admits he was surprised Everton teammate Leighton Baines did not make the PFA Team of the Year.

Baines' absence from the team of the year, in favour of England first choice left-back Ashley Cole, infuriated everyone connected with Everton from Finch Farm to the Gwladys Street.

"I was very surprised about Bainesy. A lot of people were to be honest," the Donegal-born defender told the Liverpool Echo.

If you look at his stats alone that should answer the question. Ashley Cole is obviously a top player as well but I think it was unfair considering the way Leighton has played this season.

"He's probably been one of the best left backs in Europe not just the Premier League. I might be biased because he's a friend but if anyone deserved it, it was him.

"Everyone at Everton knows it should have been him though. He's had a fantastic season and been our best player, nobody doubts that, and I think he'll take some consolation from that."

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