Barkley didn't do anything though, through no fault of his own really like, but you cannot claim Welbeck didn't step up but Barkley was a standout, man.
Wha? The entire frontline was youngsters apart from Rooney, and with Henderson in midfield. That's like half the team, not too bad.
I wouldn't really consider Sturridge, Welbeck and Henderson to be "youngsters" mind.
We haven't given young players a chance though. We gave Sterling a chance because we haven't got any other wingers. Barkley was effectively used as a typical "we're losing, sling an attacker on" sub. Shaw has about as much WC experience as Flip.