Joey Barton eyes England recall.
July 19th, 2010 | 58 Comments |
Madcap midfielder Joey Barton is preparing for life back in the big time with Newcastle United, but he also has an England call-up firmly in his sights.
Perhaps ‘madcap’ was a bit harsh, although taking into account his previous misdemeanors it will no doubt take him some time to shake off that tag for good, and the only way he can go about doing that is by keeping his nose clean.
Barton does appear to have calmed down of late, although injuries have hindered him being able to show it on the pitch. Whilst his eyes may be on an international call-up for England, that statement doesn’t quite seem so outlandish when you hear his reckoning behind it, and it is that reckoning that should help Newcastle out next season. (more…)