Well let's hope he's all better now... the poor soul



Evertons Leighton Baines admits Manchester United added stress.


Everton defender Leighton Baines has admitted that Manchester United's pursuit of him was an unwanted distraction.

The England full-back has enjoyed yet another consistent season with the Toffees, with his side excelling under the stewardship of Roberto Martinez.

However, it could have all been so different for the 29-year-old, after former boss David Moyes did his utmost to bring Baines with him to United in the summer.

And Baines, who never actually asked to leave, revealed the whole episode left him feeling a little distracted.

"You just try to conduct yourself in the proper manner."

"It was a bit of a stressful time because you're not sure what way it's going to go," Baines told the Daily Mail.

"You just try to conduct yourself in the proper manner as much as you can. I had those conversations myself. I didn't have so