Who is England vs Senegal referee Ivan Barton at World Cup 2022?

IVAN BARTON is the man in the middle for England's World Cup last-16 clash against Senegal TODAY - but that isn't his only job.

Barton took charge of Japan's 2-1 win over Germany before being the referee for Brazil's marginal victory over Switzerland.

And now football fans will get the chance to see Barton in action once again during a mouth-watering round of 16 match between England and Senegal.

Here is some more information on him.

Who is Ivan Barton?

Ivan Barton was born in Santa Ana in 1991, making him the third-youngest referee at the World Cup, behind Kevin Ortega and Said Martinez.

Barton currently referees in El Salvador's Primera Division and was appointed as a FIFA referee in 2018.

The 31-year-old has plenty of experience officiating international tournaments, taking charge of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.

Here, he came across the likes of Manchester city star Phil Foden, who will be in Gareth Southgate's plans for Qatar.

Aside from football, Barton obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador.

He has since become a organic chemistry professor at the institution.