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Everton's Ross Barkley has responded to being dropped, says Kevin Kilbane

Former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane has hailed current Toffee Ross Barkley for his endeavour to improve having been dropped earlier this month.

The 22-year-old did not feature in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City but marked his place back in the side with a man-of-the-match performance in Sunday’s triumph over West Ham.

Barkley, who received a standing ovation from the Goodison Park faithful, scored Everton’s second and Kilbane believes the England youngster is adapting his game to improve all aspects.

Ross Barkley celebrates doubling Everton's lead in the second half against West Ham
Ross Barkley celebrates doubling Everton's lead in the second half against West Ham
Ross Barkley scored Everton's second goal in a man-of-the-match display at Goodison Park
Ross Barkley scored Everton's second goal in a man-of-the-match display at Goodison Park
Barkley celebrates his goal in front of the Everton fans - it was his second strike of the season
Barkley celebrates his goal in front of the Everton fans - it was his second strike of the season

‘The one thing he has probably been questioned on in the past few seasons is without the ball.