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Garreth Southgate understands Ross Barkley's England frustration

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Robbie Fowler believes the Reds have the edge on Everton ahead of this weekend's Merseyside derby.

England manager Gareth Southgate understands Ross Barkley's frustration but says the playmaker will get his chance if he keeps playing well for Everton.

An upturn in form at Goodison Park saw the 23-year-old this month return to the Three Lions set-up for the first time since Euro 2016.

But, just like in France last summer, Barkley failed to get any game time -- one of two outfield players in the squad for the matches against Germany and Lithuania not to feature.