Everton boss Ronald Koeman calls for Ross Barkley to improve after hauling him off at half-time in the Sunderland win
Koeman has held face-to-face discussions with the 23-year-old after saying he "lost too many balls" in his last game
ROSS BARKLEY has been told to get his act together in talks with Ronald Koeman.
The Everton boss hauled him off at half time during the 3-0 win at Sunderland.
That followed Sam Allardyce's decision to leave the 23 year old out of his first England squad.
Koeman has since held face to face discussions with the home-grown prodigy who just 18 months ago was a £28M target of Manchester City.
Now he faces the axe for Saturday's game against Middlesbrough.
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Koeman, having guided the Toffees to third in the Premier League says: "There were reasons to replace Ross at half time.
"He was not playing well and lost too many balls.
"A player of his quality should not do that.
"I have had a talk with Ross and told him he needs to improve.
"We have seen all his weaknesses.
"He understands. We showed him the clips and there is no escape."
