Our magnificent rise to the Premier League, culminating on that wonderful day, in May, at Wembley, heralded an influx of new talent to the club.
Seeking to retain our Premier League status, the club brought in a raft of players which included the following, in chronological order:
• Chiedozie Ogbene
• Mads Andersen
• Tahith Chong
• Marvelous Nakamba (previously on loan)
• Ryan Giles
• Thomas Kaminski
• Ross Barkley
• Jacob Brown
• Tim Krul
• Teden Mengi
• Andros Townsend
Which, according to my maths is XI new recruits.
Now, I think you’ll agree that, as expected, they’ve all experienced differing degrees of success, but if forced to name the one who has impressed you the most it would be either Thomas Kaminski or Ross Barkley.
Both have been immense.
Kaminski is already being mentioned as being good enough to be ranked as one of the best keepers we’ve had on our books while the support continues to marvel at the level of play Barkley manages to produce on a regular basis.
Indeed, it is the latter who forms the crux of this article.
Barkley’s form, especially against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City has seen the Hatters support start to suggest he could be a late inclusion in the squad Gareth Southgate selects for England’s assault on the Euro 2024 Championships next summer.
I can recall mentioning that when Barkley put pen-to-paper on a deal with Luton Town, my Chelsea supporting mates inferred that his biggest problem is steering clear of injuries and if he could be kept fit he would be a superb acquisition.
Well, touch wood, Barkley has steered clear of injuries and his recent displays have led to me asking the following question:
Could Barkley Make The England Euro 2024 Squad?
