Sister of fu wrote:Sorry not been paying attention to the international break but have just noticed that Ross Barkley has made the squad. Can anyone advise me what he has done to merit a place? Surely excellent form dictates you making the squad? He has been anonymous all season long.
Well he did ok for England tonight when he came on. Irrespective of his club form this season he is clearly a talent - the England coaching staff are well aware of that, his undoubted but somewhat raw talent means he is in my opinion one of those few young players where his form at club level can be dismissed at international level particularly where friendly matches are concerned.
He isn't afraid to take players on, he will learn lots from games like tonight not just from the positive contributions he made but also from the negative like when and where not to take players on ( 20 yards from his own goal), when to look up when charging down the pitch on the edge of the oppo's box (even if it is Shrek making the run).
He is quick and strong with ability in abundance, nurture it and develop it now and England will surely benefit sooner rather than later.