Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has the qualities to play more regularly for Chelsea in the Premier League and must continue improving to secure a starting spot, team mate N’Golo Kante has said. Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and his impressive displays earned a call-up to England’s World Cup squad. The 22-year-old remained at Stamford Bridge this season and is keen to break into manager Maurizio Sarri’s first team. “When I came to Chelsea Ruben was already here and for sure he is a good player. Kante, who was in France’s second division as recently as 2013 before winning league titles at Leicester City and Chelsea, said he was well aware of the struggles young players face.

Source: Punch September 14, 2018 10:07 UTC