Barkley welcomes Gazza comparison, new deal in the works


  • Football
  • Thursday, 12 Dec 2013

Everton's Ross Barkley (C) clears the ball away from Arsenal's Jack Wilshire during their English Premier League soccer match at The Emirates in London, December 8, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning

(Reuters) - Everton midfielder Ross Barkley says he welcomes comparisons with Paul Gascoigne and Michael Ballack as his club looks to secure his future at the Premier League side.

The 20-year-old has been one of this season's standout players and drew some favourable comparisons with former England international Gascoigne and ex-Germany captain Ballack from manager Roberto Martinez following a man-of-the-match display in Sunday's draw with Arsenal.

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