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Ronald Koeman says Gareth Barry is one of the best players he has managed after midfielder's late goal for Everton against West Brom

Ronald Koeman has been impressed by Gareth Barry since taking over at Everton and rates the veteran midfielder among the best players he has managed.

Aged 35, Barry shows no signs of easing up and on Saturday produced a typically combative display to help Everton to their first Premier League win of the season against West Brom.

Barry pulled the strings in central midfield at The Hawthorns and had a hand in both of his team's goals in the 2-1 victory.

Gareth Barry (right) scored a late winning goal for Everton against West Brom on Saturday
Gareth Barry (right) scored a late winning goal for Everton against West Brom on Saturday
Ronald Koeman has hailed Barry as one of the best players that he has ever managed
Ronald Koeman has hailed Barry as one of the best players that he has ever managed

He was involved in the lovely one-touch play that led to Kevin Mirallas' equaliser before marking his 100th Premier League appearance for the Toffees by heading home the winner.