Kante talks up Lo us-Cheek’s ability

– Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek (right) has the qualities to play regularly for Chelsea and must continue improving to secure a spot in the starting XI, 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 he is a good player. Now he’s in the England squad,” Kante said. –

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