Barnsley 0 Everton 3: Ross Barkley brace helps seal comfortable win for the Toffees


ROSS BARKLEY took his frustration out on Barnsley as Ronald Koeman began his Everton era with a win.

Barkley, 22, failed to get a look-in for Roy Hodgson’s England during the Euros.

Teammates celebrate with Ross Barkley after bagging brace
Teammates celebrate with Ross Barkley after bagging brace
Gerard Deulofeu also got on the score sheet in a dominating performance
Gerard Deulofeu also got on the score sheet in a dominating performance

But the midfielder shone in his second-half cameo at Oakwell in manager Koeman’s first game.

Kevin Mirallas’ first-half free-kick opened the scoring before Barkley’s pass freed Gerard Deulofeu to net after the break.

Barkley then fizzed a shot home from long range to complete the scoring against the Championship new boys.

Ronald Koeman would have been delighted with the performance
Ronald Koeman would have been delighted with the performance

Dutchman Koeman, 53, who moved to Everton from Southampton last month, said: “The best goal of the game was the third one from Ross.

“He is a great player and it was a great goal.

“We are happy with the win, even though it’s a friendly, as it’s always a nice feeling.”


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