Everton Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Barkley Features In England Win
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley was involved in international action on Friday night as England recorded a 2-1 win over Australia in a friendly held at Stadium Of Light, Sunderland.<br /><br />Barkley was the only player of Nigerian descent that was given a run-out against the Socceroos, with Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli remaining on the bench for the entire contest.<br /><br />The 22-year-old earned his 22nd cap for the Three Lions when he replaced Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in the 63rd minute. <br /><br />England won the pre-Euro 2016 fixture thanks to goals from Rashford and Rooney, while Eric scored an own goal.<br /><br />Before making his competitive debut for England, Ross Barkley <a href="https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjMu9SOwPzMAhWTyRoKHbxfD5oQFggaMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fallnigeriasoccer.com%2Fread_news.php%3Fnid%3D9451&usg=AFQjCNE4JMlH0Vx5_QmtQRRbCZa5Xo4lIw&sig2=qXZ16hbfd-3oSHnNb50_tg">was eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his dad, Peter Effanga.</a><br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br />Photo Credit : uefa.com<br /><br />
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