Ross Barkley believes he made the right decision to leave Everton for Chelsea.

Despite some early troubles at Stamford Bridge, the midfielder has become a regular for Maurizio Sarri and England this season.

"Yes, exactly," Barkley responded when asked if he needed the move.

"I am away from my family and down in London by myself. I am in a totally different environment from Liverpool. I miss being with my family, it is totally different. It is how I am maturing as a person and a player. It is good.

"Since I made the move it was good to challenge myself and win trophies and to improve as a player. I've changed compared to when I was 18, 19 or 20.

"My diet is much ­better. My ­approach to games is much better and I am going into them with the right ­preparation and I am more ­relaxed, rather than think about things too much."