In the same year he was called up to represent England U19s in their one day and T20 series versus Sri Lanka.

Alex featured in all four remaining matches, the series ending drawn with two wins each and one no result.

A shoulder operation was necessary at the end of the 2010 season but Alex recovered strongly and the start of the 2011 season saw him score heavily for Somerset 2nd XI which resulted in his call up to the senior side and his first-class debut against Hampshire at The Rose Bowl.

In 2015, after a mixed start, Alex scored heavily for the Somerset 2nd XI and forced his way back into the 1st team for several Royal London One-Day Cup matches.

Barrow was released by Somerset at the end of the 2016 season[2] becoming a player/coach at Exeter Cricket Club.