first time since 1958. Style of play Baines is described in his UEFA.com profile as a "dependable left back" who is "best known for his set-piece expertise and penalties". But in his early years, Baines played in midfield and attack; it was only when he started at Wigan that he began to play in the left back position. In 2014, Roberto Martínez considered redeploying Baines as a midfielder, in a similar change to Philipp Lahm. Baines stated that he would be "excited to give it a go". Baines also held the record for the most assists as a defender in the Premier League. Baines has also drawn praise in the media for his crossing, stamina, link up play, and ability to avoid injuries. Coaching career Former Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United goalkeeper Paul Robinson stated that he believed that Baines would enter into a career in management after retirement from playing, predicting that he would one day take over as the manager of Everton in the future. Furthermore, after Baines officially announced his retirement from playing, Danny Mills tipped him to go into coaching at Everton. In September 2020, just two months after retiring from playing, Baines was appointed as professional development coach at Everton's academy set-up. That December, David Unsworth, the manager of the club's under-23s, expressed that he was impressed with Baines' contribution to the team's coaching staff, believing his presence to have a huge impact on the young players coming through the youth system. Personal life Baines was born and raised in Kirkby, Merseyside and was educated at St Joseph The Worker Catholic Primary School and All Saints' RC High School in Kirkby. He began playing football at a local Liverpool primary school but, age 10, had trouble playing for a Sunday League team because he was shy. He has three children with his wife, Rachel. Baines is a close friend of musician Miles Kane, and is himself a keen guitarist. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baines goal. Honours Wigan Athletic Football League Championship runner-up: 2004–05 Football League Cup runner-up: 2005–06 Everton FA Cup runner-up: 2008–09 Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2011–12 Premier League, 2012–13 Premier League Everton Player of the Season: 2010–11, 2012–13 Everton Players' Player of the Season: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13 Everton Goal of the Season: 2010–11 References External links Profile