Rio Ngumoha made his England debut at the weekend but is not part of the World Cup squad - and Liverpool great John Barnes doesn't think he should be in the Three Lions conversation yet
Liverpool icon sends firm England message after Rio Ngumoha debut - 'Leave him alone'
Rio Ngumoha made his England debut at the weekend but is not part of the World Cup squad - and Liverpool great John Barnes doesn't think he should be in the Three Lions conversation yet
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Samuel Meade Sports Brand Writer
22:12, 08 Jun 2026
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