Luton chief Harford backing Barkley for England recall

Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley is in the running for an England recall in the coming months.

The all action superstar has been a revelation for the Premier League minnows this term.

Barkley, a free agent signing, has been instrumental in Luton climbing up the table and out of the relegation zone.

Hatters chief recruitment officer Mick Harford told Sky Sports: One hundred percent, that's all the coaches and people talk about, is he tournament ready? Has he played in tournaments? Does he understand what it takes to get through group stages and get through to the knock out places?

"He's been there, he's seen it and done it and he's playing his way into the England squad in my opinion.

He's played in tournaments, he's played in World Cups, he knows what's needed in those types of tournaments.

Whether he gets chosen we'll never know, but all he can do along with the rest of our players is perform in the way they are playing and I'm sure people will stand up and look at it."