Ross Barkley

Classy, clever and an uncanny ability to be at the right place at the right time. Let me introduce you
to Ross Barkley, England’s rising star who, at the age of 18, is already turning heads his way.

Born on 5th Dec 1993 in Liverpool, Barkley joined Everton at the age of 11 and played for the club’s
youth teams. His Premier League debut was hauled by a tragic leg injury in an Under-19 fixture in
October 2010. He made his debut for Everton in the first game of the 2011-12 season with QPR.
His performances have been instrumental for his side. He has been on the radar for big clubs like
Chelsea and Manchester United. Currently he is under a four-and-a-half-year contract to Everton.

Having represented England in the U-16, U-17 and U-19 and U-21 levels,his first major
achievement came in the year 2009 when he captained the team to success in the Montaigu
Tournament. In the UEFA Euro U-17 Football Championship 2010, he was a part of the winning
squad who beat Spain 2-1 in the finals. He scored 2 goals in the tournament earning him admiring
glances from the bigger clubs.He was then called for England’s U-21 squad in 2011.

With Tim Cahill taking a trip to New York to play in the MLS, Barkley might get a spot to play as a
withdrawn striker at Goodison Park. Cahill has been a regular in the Everton playing squad and has
served his side well as an attacking midfielder. In his absence, Barkley might get his spot.

Moyes plans to let Barkley go out on loan after the transfer window closes if he is satisfied with the
strength of his side. He is rumoured to go on loan to Sheffield Wednesday for a month or so to gain
Championship experience. But whichever way you look at it, it seems a while before we see this
young star dawn the Everton blue take the Premier League by storm.
We hope to see that happen soon..