Ross Barkley should START for England, he's been “amazing” and I don't want Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips in the team.
talkSPORT's Jermaine Pennant has called for Ross Barkley to be called up for England instead of Jordan Henderson and Kalvin Phillips.
the midfielder He signed for the Hatters in the summer following their promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
Barkley, a former Everton and Chelsea player, has been a huge success at Kenilworth Road since, scoring three goals and providing five assists.
It could be the deciding factor in their quest for Premier League survival and is now shaping up for a return to the Premier League. England equipment.
The Three Lions face Brazil and Belgium in friendlies this month and Pennant wants to see Barkley feature, rather than Gareth Southgate's usual selections. henderson and Phillips.
When asked about Hawksbee and Jacobs if he wants to see a change in the team: “Yeah, I don't want to see Henderson there, I don't want to see Phillips.
“We know what they are. 'Yeah, put them on the team.' I'd rather see (Declan) Rice, Barkley and (Jude) Bellingham.”
Pennant added: “It's a friendly, if he comes in and produces good stuff… they like that little defensive midfielder and I think he's the best we've been seeing so far.”
“He's been incredible for Luton, better than Henderson, better than Phillips. Rice, Barkley, Bellingham.”
Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo has also been a suggested name for a call in the midst of his excellent breakthrough campaign at Old Trafford.
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However, Pennant still believes Barkley has done enough to be named in the next team: “If you're talking about Mainoo coming in, why not Ross Barkley?
“He's played all season now or almost and he's had a great performance, he's been fantastic. “I'm not saying I'm playing with Barkley instead of (Phil) Foden, Foden will be in that team too.
“But we know Gareth Southgate likes two defensive-minded players. So, along with Rice, I say Ross Barkley would be a great choice, rather than Kalvin Phillips or Jordan Henderson.”
Barkley has not played for England since October 2019, when he scored twice in a 6-0 victory over Bulgaria in the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Henderson, who struggled during his six months at Al Ettifaq before joining Ajax in January, has appeared in a Three Lions team on 37 occasions since Barkley last played for his country.
Phillips has done it 41 times, even though the West Ham loanee from Manchester City has experienced limited playing time in the last two years at club level.
Both also featured in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, although Barkley could certainly be considered for upcoming friendlies as England approach Euro 2024.
