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Phil Jagielka: 'England games would benefit Ross Barkley'

Everton defender Phil Jagielka believes that playing for England in their upcoming matches would be good for Ross Barkley to get more game time under his belt.

Everton defender Phil Jagielka is hopeful that teammate Ross Barkley will be selected in the England squad for their upcoming fixtures.

Barkley has missed the majority of the season due to a knee injury, but has returned to action for the Toffees in their last four matches.

Jagielka feels that it would be beneficial for the 20-year-old to get more game time under his belt while playing for the Three Lions in their games against Slovenia and Scotland.

He told the club's official website: "It will be nice for Ross to get away and hopefully get some game time for England, get his confidence up and kick-start his season.

"We all know how much ability he has. It is nice for him to have some lessons or learning curves along the way so the manager is open to him playing at international level as most managers should do."

Barkley has won nine caps for England since making his debut last year.

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Everton's Ross Barkley celebrates after scoring the opening goal against QPR during their FA Cup third round match on January 4, 2013
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