Full support: Barry has thrown his backing behind new England boss Roy Hodgson

Hodgson’s years of overachievement with clubs like Fulham and West Bromwich Albion and nations like Switzerland and Finland should prepare him well for such a task.

The new boss has other things on his side. Like plenty of experience in the dressing room, confidence bred by Chelsea’s victory in Europe and the new champions of Manchester City. A general downgrade in expectation levels might help too.

‘As an England player you go through phases,’ said Barry. ‘When you make your debut you feel no pressure, you’re on top of the world and nothing’s expected of you.

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