Former Everton midfielder Ross Barkley who is of Nigerian descent is optimistic his performances for Chelsea will earn an England recall on Thursday. The 24-year-old has thrived under new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri and hopes to be named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for this month’s matches with World Cup finalists Croatia and Spain.
Chelsea have been in form this season since the arrival of Italian Manager Maurizio Sarri, the Italian has rejuvenated most of their star players in the club and on their star player seek recall back to the national team for England.
Barkley could then feature for Chelsea in Thursday night’s Europa League Group L tie with Hungarian champions Vidi at Stamford Bridge.
“I’m playing a big role in the side at the minute and I believe my performances show I’m capable of being in the England squad, hopefully,” said Barkley, who missed out on England’s World Cup squad.
Mateo Kovacic has been preferred to Barkley of late in the Premier League, but the England midfielder started the Europa League win at PAOK and the Carabao Cup success at Liverpool.
“The amount of games I’ve played, I’m ready to be called up,” Barkley added. “I’ve just got to do what I can for Chelsea and hopefully that will take care of itself with the national team.”
England National team coach Gareth Southgate last month outlined his desire for a creative midfielder in the mold of Paul Gascoigne, something which might have attracted Barkley’s attention given prior comparisons made between the two players.
After a series of seasons interrupted by injury, including the last term on joining Chelsea from Everton in January, Barkley believes he is improving under Sarri.
“His style of play really suits mine,” Barkley added. “As the season goes on I’ll show a lot more what I’m capable of, I’ll start to score a lot more and assist a lot more.”
Barkley says he is benefiting from Sarri’s attention to detail, the 59-year-old former banker meticulous in his approach and preparation.
“Over the years I haven’t really been coached much. Right now I’m ready to understand every aspect of the game,” Barkley said. “You only need to be around him for half-an-hour to understand how intelligent he is.
“He prepares for each game and each opponent really well. You can understand how much he loves the game.”

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