As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Everton star Cahill grateful for Baines influence on scoring record

Everton attacker Tim Cahill has hailed the influence of Leighton Baines on his strike rate.

Nine of Cahill's last 15 Everton goals were the result of an assist from the 25-year-old England international from Kirkby.

Cahill said: "Bainsey is an exceptional player.

"I think I am lucky because I have got a relationship with him where we were together a lot on the pitch to try and make things happen.

"But I think I'm lucky as well because he's got that special left foot which can create chances on a plate - hopefully for myself to finish.

"He's a great player and someone who is not only effective in defence but going forward as well. He does give us that different dimension. I'm happy to have someone like that on my side because I rely on him a hell of a lot."

 Click here for the best Everton coverage on the 'net. All your Toffees news and gossip in one spot.

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free