Leighton Baines hails Marouane Fellaini

Everton defender Leighton Baines has praised teammate Marouane Fellaini, claiming that any team in Europe would be happy to have him.

Fellaini has caught the eye of several big clubs during his time at Goodison Park, with the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all looking at the Belgium international at one point.

Baines believes that such interest is entirely justified, claiming that Fellaini is useful in both attack and defence.

"People just tend to notice 'Felli' for his hair," the left-back told the Daily Mail.

"But there is so much more to him. He is a lovely lad and such a good professional. He gives you everything that he has got and his work ethic is second to none.

"He is versatile and does whatever you ask him. He is a great asset when we defend and a total nuisance when we attack. You saw that when we played Manchester United [and drew 4-4 at Old Trafford in April]. He ran the game and scored a great goal. Any team in Europe would want him."

Baines and Fellaini could come up against each other in Saturday's international friendly between England and Belgium at Wembley.