Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says Ruben Loftus-Cheek is one of the best players he’s worked with.
The Chelsea midfielder enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Eagles last season, starting 21 of their 38 league games.
Loftus-Cheek’s form caught the eye of England manager Gareth Southgate, who named the 22-year-old in his 23-man World Cup squad.
“He has got all the qualities you are looking for in a central midfielder,” said Hodgson.
“In the games he has played [at Crystal Palace], he has been almost our best player in every one of them.
“We have Wilfried Zaha of course, but he has certainly been on his coat-tails. I have not worked with many players better than Ruben Loftus-Cheek and what he can be.
“He has the chance to be a really top player at club and international level because he doesn't have any weaknesses.”
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