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Ross Barkley is 'working hard trying to improve' and prove he is no longer an emerging talent, says Ronald Koeman

Ross Barkley is doing everything in his power to fulfil his potential according to Everton boss Ronald Koeman.

Barkley may be just 22 but he is already five years into his Premier League career having been earmarked for big things as a teenager.

After a brilliant start to last season his form tailed off and he was left unused by Roy Hodgson during England's Euro 2016 disappointment.

Ross Barkley looks on before Everton's game withu00a0Yeovil Town at Goodison Park on Tuesday
Ross Barkley looks on before Everton's game with Yeovil Town at Goodison Park on Tuesday
Barkley stands next to an array of footballs in Everton training in Halewood on Thursday
Barkley stands next to an array of footballs in Everton training in Halewood on Thursday

With the possibility of a new start for both club and country - Sam Allardyce having replaced Hodgson and Koeman taking over at Goodison Park - Barkley has scored twice in his first three games of the campaign.