Dean Ashton has told talkSPORT Everton starlet Ross Barkley is the ‘closest he’s seen’ to England legend Paul Gascoigne and has backed the youngster to shine for the Three Lions.
Barkley is one of the country’s most talented youngsters to emerge in the past five years but has struggled to live up to expectations in recent seasons.
After a period out of the Toffees team, the 23-year-old is now beginning to thrive under new boss Ronald Koeman.
He has benefited from a freer attacking role in the Dutchman’s new-look midfield and ran the show in Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League victory over West Brom.