Ross Barkley is being backed for an England recall after his 'Andres Iniesta-like' display in Luton Town's 4-4 draw at Newcastle United.
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- Newcastle draw 4-4 with Luton
- Barkley stars in St James' Park thriller
- Fans want England recall for midfielder
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Former Chelsea and Everton man Barkley scored a goal and bagged an assist in a superb individual performance at St James' Park on Saturday. The 30-year-old won eight duels and four tackles, made six ball recoveries, completed five clearances, and contributed three interceptions in the eight-goal thriller where Luton spurned a 4-2 lead against Eddie Howe's men. Now, football fans think it's high time Barkley plays for the Three Lions again, something he hasn't done since 2019.
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WHAT FANS HAVE SAID
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Barkley has breathed fresh life into his career after looking like his best footballing days were behind him. After leaving Nice last season, the midfielder joined the Hatters on a free transfer in August and according to former Arsenal defender Martin Keown, the former Aston Villa loanee is in the form of his life.
He said on the : "Ross Barkley has gone to a different level. I think he is playing the best football of his career. He looked to be finished, dried up, but just look at him now. Incredible."
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WHAT NEXT?
Barkley's Luton, who now sit 16th in the Premier League after the draw with the Magpies, next host fellow newly-promoted side Sheffield United next weekend, whereas Newcastle travel to Nottingham Forest.