Everton fullback Leighton Baines feels he remains Chelsea star Ashley Cole's understudy for England.

Baines feels sure that Cole is at an advantage playing for a club like Chelsea, while his Everton side are not involved in European competition.

"I wouldn't have thought I'm on an even keel with Ashley because he's with a club that's playing at the very top level," Baines said in The Sun.

Speaking about Hodgson, Baines added: "He's looking at everyone and giving us all a fair crack.

"But I'm sure playing in the Champions League carries some weight because you are up against the best players in the world.

"So it's no small task trying to get into the team ahead of Ashley."