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Everton fullback Baines hails 'magnificent' 2-goal Richarlison

Everton fullback Leighton Baines hailed teammate Richarlison after his brace in their 2-2 draw with Wolves.

Everton had to handle Phil Jagielka's dismissal before halftime to earn the point.

"He has been magnificent since he came in. He's a really, really good player," said the 33-year-old Baines. “He has great work rate, a great attitude - everything you want from a footballer. His ability is unquestionable and I'm so excited to play with him and watch him play.

“He's such an amazing signing for the Football Club and I'm chuffed to have him. He does it all - there's nothing that he doesn't do. He has strength, he's got pace, he's got skill. He can find a pass and he can score a goal. I honestly couldn't compliment him enough - he's brilliant.

“The manager said that he wanted competition in every position and we have got that here. You can see that on a daily basis and what that brings to the intensity of training. It will serve us well throughout the course of the season."

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