Everton manager Roberto Martinez has called for Ross Barkley to be given a 'proper break ' in the summer - which would mean him not going to the Under-21s European Championships with England . Despite the midfielder playing for the seniors at last summer 's World Cup and now being a permanent fixture in Roy Hodgson 's squad , having been selected for the forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania and friendly in Italy , there is still talk about him rejoining the under-21s for the June tournament in the Czech Republic . Martinez has regularly expressed the opinion that Barkley has outgrown the junior side , mainly because he has already played at a World Cup . Everton manager Roberto Martinez has called for Ross Barkley to be given a 'proper break ' in the summer . The 21-year-old is just starting to show he is rediscovering last season 's form , most recently in last week 's Europa League exit to Dynamo Kiev , and the Toffees boss is keen for the youngster to have a rest . 'What Ross brings is the bigger the occasion , the bigger the performance and bigger the response , ' he told the Liverpool Echo . 'What was pleasing last Thursday night was to see the 'old ' Ross getting away from people , being so threatening with his forward pass and getting his shot away with either foot . Everton manager Roberto Martinez has regularly expressed the opinion that Barkley has outgrown the U21s . The 21-year-old has struggled this season but is just starting to show he is rediscovering last season 's form . 'He hit the post with his left foot and with his right foot . I loved seeing the signs of the old Ross appearing . 'We need to look after him and make sure he has that sort of standard for the rest of the season and has a proper break in the summer . 'Do that and we will have a player completely new for next season after the experiences he has had this season . '
Roberto Martinez has called for Ross U21s European Championships to be given a 'proper break ' That would mean Ross U21s European Championships would miss Barkley . Martinez has regularly expressed opinion that U21s European Championships has outgrown U21s . Yet , there is still talk of the midfielder being called up for the tournament .