Roberto Martinez hails Gareth Barry as one of England’s best after Everton edge Man City
Everton manager describes Barry as one of England’s finest ever players
Everton manager Roberto Martinez described Gareth Barry as one of England’s finest ever players after he helped guide his team closer to the final of the League Cup.
It is more than happiness. I am very, very proud of the performance
Barry, 34, produced another impressive midfield performance as he orchestrated a 2-1 win over former club Manchester City in the first leg of their semi-final at Goodison Park.
“Gareth Barry is one of those players that gets underrated. For me the big reason why we have so many effective young players is there are leaders in the mould of Gareth Barry,” said Martinez.
“I have never seen a player with such incredible professionalism, standards and so level-headed as Gareth Barry. For me he is one of the best English players ever.
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“It’s no coincidence that we have so many players being successful at our football club through the presence of someone like that.”
Barry, who has played 576 Premier League games and been capped 53 times by England, joined Everton from City in 2014 following a successful season-long loan.