Throughout the January transfer window, Everton fans begged the club via social media to sign a new left-back.

Cuco Martina, who is predominantly right-footed, put in some questionable performances in that position while filling in for injured Leighton Baines.

The Toffees did not answer the supporters' call for a new face before the end of the transfer window, but there was some good news at the weekend.

Baines returned to training after almost three months on the treatment table with a calf injury.

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The 33-year-old joined his teammates in a session during the club's trip to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp.

The club uploaded pictures of Baines in action onto Twitter, and by the looks of it, the Liverpool-born player did not shy from any challenges as he had a big gash on his left leg.

The majority of Everton fans reacted to the news of Baines's return with relief, but others still believe that a new left-back should be a priority when the transfer window reopens.