Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Ross Barkley's omission against Manchester City should act as a "wake up call.''
Barkley, who has already lost his place in the England squad, was an unused substitute in what was arguably the Toffees' biggest game of the season to date at the Etihad Stadium.
Koeman's men took a creditable 1-1 draw against the Premier League leaders with a backs-to-the-wall performance that may not have made the best use of Barkley's attacking qualities.
But while there was a heavy hint that the 22-year-old would return at Burnley on Saturday, the Dutchman also indicated that he wanted more from the local favourite.