Everton manager Ronald Koeman has challenged Ross Barkley to prove he is worthy of a place in the team.
The England midfielder was dropped for Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United and appeared to be visibly upset when he did not feature in the match.
Barkley, once seen as the great hope around which Everton could build their side for the future, has cut a peripheral figure over the last 12 months having lost the spark which made him such a threat.
However, Koeman has no time to indulge the 23-year-old and he said must fight his way back into the team.