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West Ham boss Allardyce: Baines needs more than free-kicks

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce says Everton star Leighton Baines should be considered by England for more than his free-kicks.

The Everton left-back scored direct from two free-kicks as Hodgson watched from the Upton Park stands.

But Allardyce said: "You play your best team defensively and let the attacking players attack.

"If Leighton Baines happens to play and there's a free-kick, then get him up there. But you don't play him just for free-kicks."

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