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Robert Martinez says Everton have '3 or 4 players' who can take penalties

Roberto Martinez shrugged off Everton's latest penalty drama after Ross Barkley saw his spot kick saved during Everton's win over Burnley on Saturday.

Barkley took the shot as Everton again opted to ignore the qualities of Leighton Baines, who has scored 15 of 16 penalties in his career.

That first happened in January when Kevin Mirallas stepped up in front of the England defender against West Brom but failed. At that time, Martinez said Baines was the preferred penalty taker, only for striker Romelu Lukaku to score the next three.

With Lukaku on the bench in the first half with a hamstring injury, Barkley stepped up only to see his shot saved by goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

Afterward, Martinez said Everton's penalty depth chart is only one person deep.

"Romelu is the penalty taker. After that there are three or four players who can take the penalties," he said.

"There is no such thing as a best penalty taker. I don't agree with penalty takers being a designed one apart from Romelu being on the pitch.

"We have Leighton Baines who is a specialist, Gareth Barry who has an incredible record -- it depends on how you feel at that moment.

"Ross showed incredible responsibility and Leighton Baines was happy to given him that responsibility."

Although Burnley boss Sean Dyche said he thought Mirallas should have been sent off for his studs-up challenge on George Boyd, Martinez defended his player.

"I don't think it is a red card. He stands on his feet. He is well controlled when the referee gives the challenge," Martinez said.

"It is just a normal action. Not malicious from Kevin, a typical striker's challenge."