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Leighton Baines contract talks on hold

Everton manager Roberto Martinez reveals that the club have no immediate plans to offer Leighton Baines a new contract.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has insisted that there is no rush to offer Leighton Baines a new contract.

Baines has found top form since the Toffees fended off interest from Manchester United in the England international in the summer, scoring a brace in Saturday's 3-2 win over West Ham United in the Premier League.

He told The Mirror: "At the moment, all it is is the games and any individual contracts or situations are put aside.

"The only thing that concerns me is just to make sure he's as fit as he can be and gets in a stronger position and balances the demands of England and club level.

"That's what I'm focused on, that his day to day is perfect. Everything else, behind the scenes we're happy with the situation and we're making sure he's happy as well."

Everton are the only side still unbeaten in the league, with two wins and three draws from their five games so far this season.

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez during the match against West Brom on August 24, 2013
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