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Ross Barkley has enjoyed a stellar career that is set to begin its next chapter at Aston Villa.
The midfielder returns to the club for a second spell following a season-long loan during the 2020/21 campaign.
Barkley has won major silverware, played at a World Cup and racked up over 400 appearances since breaking through at Everton in 2011.
Here’s his career in pictures…
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