Do you not see the similarities in their style of play? I'm not the first person on here to say it. Difference being that Barkley seems a good lad and not a ******** of course.
There's similarities in how he drives with the ball and is willing to shoot from range, but that's where the similarities begin and end for me - for the record, I believe Gerrard did both of those things better than Barkley ever will, but I believe Barkley will develop to be the far superior overall footballer.
Gerrard had sensational long range passing and box to box ability to grab a game by the scruff of the neck from deep - I don't think Barkley has those two assets. What Barkley does has intricate first touch control, a vastly superior short to mid range passing game, great upper body balance and rapid changes of pace in possession.
I think Barkley is the much more rounded player in terms of ability when compared to Gerrard, and that's why the more apt comparison is in the form of continental players. Zidane is a good one because he has the same upright posture, presence and position.
I don't think he'll be quite as good as Zidane (doubt anyone ever will be again really) but he'll be close, and certainly one of the very best this country has produced.
Still though, it's a Deulofeu thread and all
EDIT: Just read the above, definitely not saying comparisons with Gerrard are wrong because he's a Kopite! I'm a massive admirer of Gerrard's talents over the years; it's just that I think the comparison is... lazy really, for the above reasons.
