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Player Valuation: £80m
Yes I know we have a Barkley thread already and we also have a recent thread re the relevance of International football. But in Ross's case, playing for England is obviously so important to him and there's no doubt in my mind that being dropped by England at the beginning of the season was a big factor in the players mind set at the time.
Ross, playing and performing well for England, enhances his confidence and the experience of playing at the top level in International matches should also turn him into a better player. Ross, himself, will also be happier being in and around the England squad. Having a happy, confident, more experienced and hopefully a tactically and technically more improved footballer on our hands can only benefit Everton.
In addition, Ross has sat there this week watching far inferior footballers get game time for England ahead of him. What's going through his head?. Is he thinking that being at Everton, an unfashionable club in the media's eyes, is holding him back when it comes to England. That could be crucial in his decision to sign a new contract.
On the flip side, we've all seen first hand the negative effects of Ross representing his country. Being exposed to dinosaur coaching. The adverse media attention that comes his way which at times is bordering on the ridiculous. Players from other cubs getting in his ear about contracts and winning trophies. And as we've just seen with Seamus, the additional risk of serious injury.
Now I don't give a flying one about England and haven't for a couple of years. I only care about Everton. So as fans, from an Everton aspect only, is it important that Ross play for England.
I'll start it off with a yes. But only just and mainly because I think we're close to losing him and it could tip the balance in our favour.
Ross, playing and performing well for England, enhances his confidence and the experience of playing at the top level in International matches should also turn him into a better player. Ross, himself, will also be happier being in and around the England squad. Having a happy, confident, more experienced and hopefully a tactically and technically more improved footballer on our hands can only benefit Everton.
In addition, Ross has sat there this week watching far inferior footballers get game time for England ahead of him. What's going through his head?. Is he thinking that being at Everton, an unfashionable club in the media's eyes, is holding him back when it comes to England. That could be crucial in his decision to sign a new contract.
On the flip side, we've all seen first hand the negative effects of Ross representing his country. Being exposed to dinosaur coaching. The adverse media attention that comes his way which at times is bordering on the ridiculous. Players from other cubs getting in his ear about contracts and winning trophies. And as we've just seen with Seamus, the additional risk of serious injury.
Now I don't give a flying one about England and haven't for a couple of years. I only care about Everton. So as fans, from an Everton aspect only, is it important that Ross play for England.
I'll start it off with a yes. But only just and mainly because I think we're close to losing him and it could tip the balance in our favour.