Two Charlie Hodgson penalties put England ahead before three by Berrick Barnes gave the hosts the lead.
Barkley drew England level then his late double sealed an unconvincing win.
"In games like that you have to find a way to win. We found a way to win," said a relieved England manager Martin Johnson afterwards.
England's senior team take on Australia in the second Test on Saturday, and although this was only the second-string team, he was clearly glad to have finally notched a win after a draw and defeat in the first two matches of the tour. BBC Online.
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