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title: "Marcos Alonso hails Barkley’s performance against Spain"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2018-10-16T14:33:27Z"
modified: "2018-10-16T14:33:27Z"
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# Marcos Alonso hails Barkley’s performance against Spain

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso was full of praise for Ross Barkley after his performance against Spain on Monday night.

[As reported by the club’s official website](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2018/10/16/alonso-hails-barkley-s-brilliance?cardIndex=0-0), Alonso spoke very highly of his Chelsea compatriot after the Three Lions saw off Spain with an impressive 3-2 victory in the UEFA Nations League.

> He’s a great player. He showed it not just last night but against Croatia too. He showed that he can be a great player. I hope he keeps improving and that he helps us at Chelsea to stay near the top.

![David Ramos/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1052202912.jpg)

The Chelsea midfielder made his return to the England squad during the most recent international break and has impressed against Croatia and Spain.

Starting in a midfield three, similar to the system implemented at Chelsea, Barkley played a key role in the victory against Spain.

It was Barkley who played a brilliant chipped ball over the top to Harry Kane, who put the ball on a plate for Raheem Sterling to score his second of the game, giving England a 3-0 lead against Spain.

The impressive international break sees Barkley continue his fine run of form after breaking into the Chelsea side under Maurizio Sarri this season.