Newcastle United firebrand Joey Barton says there's no better midfielder in the league than himself.
He insists he is the best performed midfielder in the country.
Barton - due to sign a new contract at United - told the Evening Chronicle: "I've said before that when I'm in form there is nobody better than me in this country.
"There are people who have played as well as me.
"But week in, week out, there's nobody better.
"On form it would be nice to get into the England team.
"My priority is to make sure this club is stabilised in the Premier League. My bread and butter is Newcastle United.
"I owe a lot still to the fans at this club.
"I owe a lot to the players in there - it's a great dressing room and obviously if international recognition comes with it I would be honoured to represent this football club."
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