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Ross Barkley: Nothing fazes Everton forward, says captain Phil Jagielka

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley was not affected by a difficult week that involved two major off-field incidents, captain Phil Jagielka said.

Barkley was punched in a Liverpool bar last Sunday, then insulted in the Sun paper by columnist Kelvin MacKenzie.

The England international, 23, responded with two important clearances and a key role in Everton's second goal as they beat Burnley 3-1 on Saturday.

"I've known him a long time and nothing fazes him," Jagielka told BBC Sport.

"These things can happen. We had an academy day a couple of days ago, and he was part of that.