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England manager Roy Hodgson says Ross Barkley should be given a chance at the World Cup if he continues to impress.

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By . Neil Ashton . Follow @@neilashton_ . Should Ross Barkley start for England at the World Cup? Roy Hodgson has admitted he is trying to shield Ross Barkley from the spotlight following his impressive performance on his full England debut against Ecuador. England's head coach fears that he will be compared with some of the national team's great players if he continues to make rapid progress at this level. England's manager, speaking at a supporters' q&a in Miami, said: 'That was his full debut.  He’s got to be very satisfied with it. Rising star: Ross Barkley has been compared to Gazza after his showing against Ecuador . High praise: Barkley has been likened to England legend Paul Gascoigne . Playing down expectations: England boss Roy Hodgson wants to take the spotlight off Barkley . 'I was anxious to play down the expectations, seen too many young players lifted to the stars, the new Keegan, the new Hoddle, the new Gascoigne, the new Terry, the new Rio, every time someone has a half a good game, they are the new star. 'We believe in him but people shouldn’t be suggesting our World Cup should be hinging on his performance. He should be an England player for many years to come.' Helping hand: Barkley teed-up Rickie Lambert for his goal against Ecuador .