article_snippet: Little wonder Ross Barkley accepts Ross Barkley has had a dip in form.
article_snippet: At 21 there has to be an element of confusion, struggling to work out why Barkley is playing Barkley in so many different positions at Goodison Park.
article_snippet: With Barkley, it feels very different.
article_snippet: Barkley has serious potential, something Barkley and Barkley coaching staff recognise with Barkley regular appearances in the England squad.
article_snippet: serious potential, something Roy Hodgson and his coaching staff recognise with his regular appearances in the England squad, too, are baffled by Barkley's failure to hold down a regular, fixed position with Barkley club because Barkley is attentive and willing to learn during England's training sessions.
article_snippet: There is a theory that Barkley, who began Barkley career as central defender, would be better making those surging runs from deeper position.
article_snippet: The problem is convincing Barkley to commit to the idea.
article_snippet: Last summer, when Barkley was in Miami preparing for the World Cup with England, Martinez told Sportsmail that Barkley young midfielder needed room to breathe. '
article_snippet: We have to allow Barkley to develop and letWe not put too much pressure on Barkley.
article_snippet: At the moment Barkley is perfectly suited to playing in the No 10 role, but in time Barkley will develop into his young midfielder.'
article_snippet: Barkley accepts that Barkley form has dipped, well aware that Barkley has yet to mature in to a role that suits club and country.
article_snippet: When Barkley settles on a preferred position, Barkley will be the biggest beneficiary.
article_snippet: Barkley, keeping an eye on Manchester City playmaker David Silva, was expected to shine this season .
highlights_snippet: This was the season Ross Barkley was expected to come of age .
  