Blues trio watch on as England win in Slovenia

I think Ross Barkley needs to use his time on EnglandÂ’s bench to reflect on his future, if he canÂ’t get in over some of them, heÂ’s doing things massively wrong.

Far more important how you play for us.

Sold too early and way to cheaply, I hope itÂ’s true this money kept our club afloat.

I agree about selling Rooney too early and too cheaply, but Ferguson said he was quite prepared to wait a further season and his hand was forced, when it was rumoured that Newcastle had bid for Rooney. To be fair to Rooney, if he had stayed ,he wouldnÂ’t have won the medals he has, and certainly wouldnÂ’t have earned anything near what he has at Man Utd.

But the days of any club keeping a talented youngster out of the clutches of the mega wealthy are long gone. The money and the lure of trophies is too big a temptation to turn down.

John, I might be wrong but, if Rooney is as big a blue as IÂ’m led to believe, IÂ’m sure he will want to play for Everton again before his career ends.

"He canÂ’t be that big of a blue if he left us at 18" will be the biggest response, so I wonder what percentage would welcome him backÂ’?

Last season, under Moyes, I believe before he signed his new contract, Chelsea offered 㿀 million for him. Mourinho is a shrewd bugger and knows his worth.

Looking at our team today do you think Rooney would get in? Even at 34 heÂ’d get in!

He was a kid when his head was turned by money and stardom and why not? Who would have turned that down. Look what heÂ’s achieved. More than our whole squad put together.

Now if Chairman Bill had said heÂ’d spend billions building a team around him then maybe things would have been different. Think what he would have finished up with had he stayed? Everyone was pissed off when and how he went but if it was you at that age?

A good rest is in order for LB this summer but, conversely, I hope John Stones plays every minute of the U21 tournament as that lad needs more tournament football, as heÂ’s not had enough games under his belt last season.

Overall, good Everton representation with England, Ireland and Naismith with Scotland; letÂ’s just hope for no bad injuries.

I know the kid has thick skin, but surely the fact that he could never walk down Goodison Rd with his kids to watch Everton, must be something he thinks about?

Loads of people would be outraged, but loads of people are not outraged with the way Everton are being run.