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Everton boss Ronald Koeman sends message to England ace Ross Barkley: It's time to deliver
NEW Everton boss Ronald Koeman has a message for Ross Barkley on his return from England duty: "It's time to deliver."
Ronald Koeman was this week appointed as Roberto Martinez's successor
Barkley, 22, has been likened to Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne but Koeman wants the £35m-rated midfielder to take his game to the next level.
He said: "He needs to improve. I look forward to making him a better player."
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Koeman was confirmed as Roberto Martinez's successor at Goodison Park on Tuesday.