Agree with everything said.
When Barnes was promoted to international status some 15 years ago at a very young age I confess I had my reservations but am delighted to say they have not been founded. He is a class act and has been for sometime, a referee who clearly has a great empathy for the players and in turn commands their utmost respect,
I hope he continues for a few years and, subject to England’ s progress in 2023, he must surely be a shoe in already for the World Cup Final.