Ian Wright speaks out on Ross Barkley goal celebration

Everton were already home and dry when Barkley rounded Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc and side-footed home in stoppage time.

The England international began his celebration early, however, by raising both hands in the air and pointing to the crowd before taking his shot.

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He gets a lot of stick so he should enjoy his moment

Wright on Barkley

And former Arsenal striker Wright says Barkley deserves to have a bit of fun after receiving criticism over his performances in recent times.

“He had a fantastic game and the goal sums up the confidence of him,” Wright said on Match of the Day.

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Ross Barkley rounded the goalkeeper deep into stoppage time

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Barkley celebrated before he even shot at goal

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Barkley then side-footed home for 6-3

“He’s done brilliantly and the celebration, I like that. There’s nothing wrong with that.

“You remember doing that when you were a kid at school. You’d bring it to the line and bend down and head it in.

“I’m glad he’s got the confidence to do that. He gets a lot of stick so he should enjoy his moment.”

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