Ross Barkley told he must be more consistent by Everton boss Ronald Koeman

Ross Barkley has been told he must do more for Everton by Ronald Koeman and is aiming to become more consistent.

The midfielder made his debut for the club as an 18-year-old in 2011 and his progression has seen him become a mainstay of the team at Goodison Park and break into the England squad.

Although he did enough to earn a place in the squad for Euro 2016, Barkley was one of just two players selected by Roy Hodgson who did not play at all in the finals in France.

With his focus on club commitments again, the 22-year-old has started the season well but knows he must maintain his form. 

Barkley said: "All of the lads have had a meeting with the gaffer and he's said to me that he expects another 15-20 percent from me to get to the next level, which I'm aiming to get to.

"I've got to add more goals, I've got to add more assists but as well as defensively, I have got to improve that.

"In the first few games of the season I have. I'm always focused on improving and I know I'm at an age now where I'm not a kid.

"I can't be classed as potential anymore, I know I've got to show what I can do. I've showed it in glimpses throughout the years and, obviously, I want a more consistent performance."

Barkley has scored twice in his first three appearances of 2016/17 against Tottenham in the Premier League and Yeovil in the EFL Cup.

Koeman's team will continue their campaign at home to Stoke on Saturday as they bid to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.