A biography for Ross Barkleyhasn’t been written yet.
“I'm the type of player who takes risks, so every now and then I'm going to give the ball away. I just have to learn not to do it in silly areas of the pitch.”
“When you have got a new manager you have got to impress and get used to what he wants really quickly.”
“I love Everton and all I think about is playing for Everton.”
“My mum has always kept my feet on the ground and told me that if I carry on working hard it will pay off. I used to say 'If I play for Everton one day' and she would always say 'No, when you play for Everton.'”
“I've added a bit more composure on the ball and defensively got a bit cuter and improved in one-on-ones.”
“I am thankful for everyone at the club that helped me, the fans, the coaches that I have had, the staff that have helped with injuries, I am really grateful to everyone at Everton. It was like a family to me.”
“In my mind I always think positive.”
“They've got a good atmosphere and it's always a tough game at the Stadium of Light.”
“Mum used to have my sister to look after, so I had to make my own way to training. I would get a bus to town and another one to Netherton. It would take about an hour.”
“I was always a good cook from my mum showing me when I was a young lad, but hiring a chef helped me to understand food better.”
“It's about getting the right balance and knowing on the pitch when is the right time to take risks.”
“I feel like I am ready to understand every aspect of the game.”
“I have got a lot of confidence in my ability now, and I feel like I am going in the right direction and this shows in my performances on the pitch. As a person I feel a lot more confident.”
“My aim is to be a winner.”
“I believe in my ability and I believe that through hard work things will pay off and be good for me.”
“When you get your chance, you just have to be ready and believe that chances will come, that you are going to step forward and produce.”
“It's a goal to get myself in the squad for the World Cup.”
“When I was at Everton, I went through a lot of up and down spells, lacking in confidence.”
“On derby day it's not down to form, it's on the day, who's prepared for the game and who wants to battle.”
“I have had expectations on me from a young age and I have dealt with them.”