Kev can be like Messi

KEVIN DE BRUYNE can reach the level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, according to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez.

De Bruyne, 26, is set to star for Belgium in tonight’s friendly against Mexico

And Martinez said: “He has a special connection with Pep Guardiola, who gets the best out of Kevin.

“He has the potential of reaching those highs of Messi and Ronaldo. And there are not many players you could say that about.”