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Phil Thompson: I would take this Everton star at Liverpool
LIVERPOOL legend Phil Thompson admits he would take Everton midfielder Ross Barkley at Anfield.
Phil Thompson would take Ross Barkley at Liverpool
Barkley struggled to impress Everton manager Ronald Koeman in the opening months of the season but has hit top form in recent weeks.
The England international has scored five goals and provided as many assists across all competitions.
Ross Barkley has impressed for Everton in recent weeks
And former Reds defender Thompson admits the Everton midfielder would fit in at Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
When asked if he would take Barkley at Anfield, Thompson reluctantly told Sky Sports: "Yeah. Yeah I would.
"I think he's that flair player that Liverpool have at the moment.
Ross Barkley has scored five goals in all competitions this season
"Listen, I would have the Ross Barkley that's on form and I think most of the teams would want that.
"You don't want the Ross Barkley who's finding it difficult to find a place in this team; playing left, playing right, playing as a holding midfield player - which I don't think suits him.
"But the player who plays as well as we do, I would [take at Liverpool]."