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Cruyff impressed by Everton whizkid Barkley

Former Manchester United and Barcelona striker Jordi Cruyff is aware of Everton whizkid Ross Barkley.

He hopes the 20-year-old thrives for England in Brazil, but equally insists he is in the right place to flourish for the long-term at Goodison.

"He is an exciting talent and there are a lot of them at Everton," he told the Liverpool Echo. "Let's see how he goes.

"When you are that young the best thing is to not think about the future and where you will be in a few years time, but to focus on your daily work. It's better to be a doer than a thinker.

"Ross must keep trying to improve himself and he is under the right manager to do that."

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