Everton manager Roberto Martinez was full of praise for midfielder Ross Barkley following the 2-1 Capital One Cup win over Reading.

The 21-year-old midfielder capped a fine individual performance against the Royal with a lovely equalising goal as the Toffees came from behind to progress to the fourth round of the league cup.

"I think he has gone to a different level," Martinez said.

"It is fair to say that this season, for someone so young to already to have 100 games for our football club is an immense landmark. I think he is a completely different player from what we saw last season or a couple of seasons back.

"Maturity, always controlling the big moments, he had to be the one scoring the equalising goal, the important goal and I think his overall performance was of a player with a lot more age than he has.

"(I'm) extremely pleased. (It is a) remarkable landmark for someone so young. We are all excited to see him progressing and developing into a very, very special player."