LEIGHTON BAINES believes he is doing all he can to get a regular place in the England team – but admits he will soon face more than just Ashley Cole for competition.

The Everton left-back feels he can only keep performing at recent high levels to convince Roy Hodgson he should replace Chelsea star Cole on a permanent basis.

But even if he manages to do that, the 27-year-old is humble enough to reiterate that there are others breathing down his neck.

Baines, who is in the Three Lions squad to face Brazil in a friendly next Wednesday said: “I’m doing what I can my end to get into the England team, but the decision isn’t mine. It’s with the manager.

“Myself and Ash are regulars in the squad, but there’s also Ryan Bertrand, Kieran Gibbs has had a great season and Luke Shaw at Southamp-ton is going to be a fine player in the future.

“The good thing for England is that there are a number of options. If it’s ever been a problem in the past with there being only one strong option, I don’t think that’s the case anymore.”