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Ross Barkley

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Pabbers said:
But we all said this when Moyes was here, doing these things with Ross.

Its was clear, that he needed to play further up the field, many on here said it, It was obvious.
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Totally. I remember his first game against Arsenal and it was the first time he actually justified the hype and Jags in the interview after saying something about him getting to play in his favourite position. He'll never be a decent defender. He doesn't like tackling which is sad if what Moyes said about him being fearless in the tackle beforehand. Big deal, we have other players that can do that and besides football has moved more to a pressure and intercept model of defending which he can improve massively. Further forward he doesn't even need to tackle.
 
Adversus said:
Totally. I remember his first game against Arsenal and it was the first time he actually justified the hype and Jags in the interview after saying something about him getting to play in his favourite position. He'll never be a decent defender. He doesn't like tackling which is sad if what Moyes said about him being fearless in the tackle beforehand. Big deal, we have other players that can do that and besides football has moved more to a pressure and intercept model of defending which he can improve massively. Further forward he doesn't even need to tackle.
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he needs to get back and tackle as much as McCarthy needs to get forward and score.
Should be only when they are in a situation to do it and it doesn't go against their positional responsibilities, and it shouldn't be relied upon that they are there to do it. They have their own roles to fulfil and they do it well, no point overloading them covering for others .
James will tackle for Ross, Ross will score for James. Not a problem. It's a team game
 


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...t-Ross-Barkley-leaves-team-mates-stunned.html

England players were shocked by the verbal rocket manager Roy Hodgson gave Ross Barkley in Glasgow.

Hodgson surprisingly omitted Barkley from his starting-line for the Scotland friendly in favour of handing Stewart Downing an international comeback.

Downing's return only lasted 45 minutes, as he was replaced at half-time. But, again, Hodgson overlooked Barkley and sent on Adam Lallana.

Barkley was eventually put on with only four minutes remaining, but the 20-year-old received a stern telling off from Hodgson just seconds after entering the game.

Hodgson lost his temper with Barkley for giving the ball away and appeared to scream: "Ross, ******* put the ball on the wing".

Players close to the incident were surprised at the level of Hodgson's anger at Barkley and the fact he was so quick to go for him.

Hodgson criticised Barkley's decision making after the midfielder was widely praised for a fearless performance in his first start for England in the World Cup warm-up game against Ecuador this summer.

Since making his England debut against Moldova last September, Barkley has played 348 minutes of international football, making just two starts and completing one full game.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has claimed Barkley has the talent to become the best player in the history of the national game.

But there is concern from friends of the Everton star that Barkley may become inhibited at international level if he is regularly jumped upon for giving the ball away during brief cameos.
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Adversus said:
I would love it if he goes to the U21 tournament. I would pick them all and try and win it. The winning mentality is more important than a few nothing "full" internationals.
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No thanks mate, I'd rather him and Stones stayed back and had a good few weeks off so that they can perform for the club that loves them rather than sitting on the bench for the country that doesn't appreciate them.

evisublue said:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...t-Ross-Barkley-leaves-team-mates-stunned.html
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I'd tell Hodgson to get to fk. Then again, I'm not a footballer, but when Downing is started ahead of you, you know you're not in a good place
 

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