ROBERTO MARTINEZ hailed John Stones' performance despite the 'circus' surrounding his move to Chelsea.
Everton made tough work of their Capital One Cup second round match against Barnsley, needing extra time to see off the League One outfit.
The Toffees eventually ran out 5-3 winners courtesy of Romelu Lukaku and a Barnsley own-goal.
However, it wasn't just the Premier League club's attacking prowess that Martinez lauded, with the Spaniard heaping praise on under-pressure Stones.
He told BBC Sport: "I thought that John Stones was incredible under enormous pressure. I think that the authorities need to look at what has gone on because it has become a bit of a circus.
"Our fans know that all we are doing is trying to become better and John is a massive part of that.
"Money cannot buy everything in life, there are some things like values. He is not for sale."
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