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Everton assure Baines injury not serious

Everton fullback Leighton Baines is expected to be sidelined for two weeks with a hamstring injury.

Baines was ruled out of England's European Qualifier against Slovenia after he was hurt in training on Friday.

There were fears of a long absence, but a scan revealed only a grade one tear, the least serious damage.

And a statement on the Everton website said Baines could yet be fit for their next game - at home to West Ham next Saturday.

"Baines will continue to be monitored by Everton's medical team and, although he remains a doubt for next Saturday, he has not yet been ruled out of the game against Sam Allardyce's Hammers."

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