Joey Barton certainly has been impressive for
Manchester City this season. Every time I see Stuart Pearce's team play, Barton is all over the pitch dominating from his midfield berth.
Barton had temperament problems before this season, but a spell at the
Tony Adams sporting chance clinic has certainly calmed Barton down.
Barton is now scoring goals, passing the ball around and is very physical about it too, especially when City are defending. Tony Adams is hot on Barton and says it is only a matter of time before Barton pulls on the England shirt to represent the 3 lions.
Adams On Jeoy Barton England Claim
It's a question of when, rather than if, Joey receives international honours.
If any player puts in the kind of performances he has, they put themselves in contention for England.
Realistically, the World Cup might be a bit soon for him.
England have some outstanding midfielders and I think Sven (Goran Eriksson, the national coach) already knows who he wants to take to Germany.
But he's making a strong claim and can't be ignored."
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Posted at 3:55 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006