Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley delivered the perfect response to criticism from Roy Keane with his two-goal performance in England's 6-0 win at Bulgaria on Monday.

Barkley was named in the Three Lions' starting line-up by Gareth Southgate but speaking on ITV in the build-up to the game, Keane was scathing in his assessment of the Chelsea midfielder.

Asked what he thought Barkley's best position was, Keane responded: "Probably on the bench, particularly in international football.

"He's not impressed me too much over the last year or two that I've seen him playing, so I think he's lucky to get back into the team," added the former Manchester United midfielder.

"There's talent there but I just don't think he shows it enough.

"For an attacking midfielder I still don't think he gets enough goals, gets enough assists. Yeah [he is lucky to be in the team], absolutely."