Everton FC Footballer Ross Berkley
STEVEN PIENAAR insists it is up to Ross Barkley to justify the hype which surrounded the youngster’s early Everton FC career.
And the South African says the teenager – who scored a fine strike for Everton’s U-21 side on Monday – must look within himself to do so.
Barkley is back at Everton after a brief and frustrating loan spell at Leeds United, while David Moyes ponders whether to send him back out to the Championship or keep him at Goodison for the rest of the season.
Pienaar hopes the England U-21 international is able to stay on Merseyside and get a further taste for first-team football as the Blues’ small squad bids for both Premier League and FA Cup success.
He said: “I’ve always had a word with Ross and I still believe he’ll be one of the best players in a few years time if he pushes himself. It’s all up to himself.
“He has the ability but we can’t just keep on praising him, he has to do it himself.
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