Everton boss Roberto Martinez has called for Ross Barkley to miss the Under-21s European Championships with England in order for his 21 year old midfielder to rest over the summer break. "What Ross brings is the bigger the occasion, the bigger the performance and bigger the response," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"What was pleasing last Thursday night was to see the 'old' Ross getting away from people, being so threatening with his forward pass and getting his shot away with either foot.
"He hit the post with his left foot and with his right foot. I loved seeing the signs of the old Ross appearing.
"We need to look after him and make sure he has that sort of standard for the rest of the season and has a proper break in the summer.
"Do that and we will have a player completely new for next season after the experiences he has had this season."