Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has paid tribute to teammate Leighton Baines.

Sunderland is set to be the defender's 300th Premier League match for the Club.

The two have been playing in the same Everton side since August 2011 when Barkley made his competitive debut against Queens Park Rangers.

He said: “When I was a young lad and trained with the first team, I saw Bainesy training 100 per cent. You always see him in the gym - he's the ultimate pro.

“You see him on gameday and he's ready for action, always approaching every game the same. It's a great milestone to achieve, 300 Premier League games for the Club. He's a brilliant player to play with."