That is spot on.
He doesn't have the legs. I'd fancy barton to have got back with Felliani (or whatever that bushead cunt is called), butt was nowhere near getting back.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=69010&&cc=5739
Is a much better player. Shame he got injured before the EURO's, Russia could have got further.
His big weakness for me is how tight he marks the opposition. He was getting dragged across the field by Yakubu. Someone needs to tell him about his "zone". It actually reminds me of the way Boumsong used to do it.
Looks to have a lot of class, a bit weaker in the air but with a good partner (Bassong/Taylor) , I don't see him being anything less than a success as he has obvious ability.
Got the makings of a quality player. Has the power, very good in the air, fast, good at getting a foot in. Needs to be first team, looks far better than enrique already too.