England need to end Wayne Rooney circus and focus on getting the most from Ross Barkley

Lyndon Lloyd Wednesday, 12 October, 2016 4comments | Jump to most recent

Matt Law writes that Rooney wants to occupy a midfield role in which he can dictate play, keep possession, build attacks and create chances, all things that Barkley can do.

"So why is he not in position to stake a claim for Rooney's place?"

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Paul Hewitt
1 Posted 12/10/2016 at 20:42:54

Ross needs to play well for Everton, before he starts worrying about England.

Victor Jones
2 Posted 12/10/2016 at 23:50:29

Barkley needs to start playing better for Everton. Then maybe he might stake an England place. (Hardly rocket science). Right now, today, all things considered and just thinking about this season I would rather have Rooney playing for Everton than Barkley. (Although I doubt that Rooney will ever be back at Everton).As for the future, I don't know. Can Barkley really deliver? The clock is ticking and our so-called promising young generation are not getting any younger. Time for them all to start delivering. PS .I don't really care who plays for England... I can take or leave international football.

Stan Schofield
3 Posted 12/10/2016 at 23:55:45

The simple and obvious answer is that his current club form is not up to scratch.

John Wilson
4 Posted 14/10/2016 at 17:03:27

Rooney developed his early potential, but can the same thing be said of Ross Barkely?

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