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ourselves we need to develop good players with good attributes.”

Puel deserves credit for Chilwell’s continued development as the Frenchman has promoted him ahead of title-winner Christian Fuchs and his judgement has been backed by England boss Gareth Southgate.

The ex-Southampton boss said: “It was a difficult choice to put in Chilly ahead of Christian. He’s an experienced player but I think Ben is the future of the club. Christian is always first into training, I have a lot of respect for him but I had a choice to make.

“After that it is for Gareth. Ben can improve and he will have a lot of competition with young players such as Ryan Bertrand and Luke Shaw but he has ability. He can improve – perhaps to find more clinical crosses – and to support his team-mates going forward.

“But he has fantastic pace, endurance, a good engine, he is comfortable on the ball and doesn’t panic. He’s worked hard at winning his battles in the air and in one-on-one situations. He’s the complete player now.”

Puel also handed West Brom a major boost by confirming another of Leicester’s young English talents – winger Harvey Barnes – will be staying on loan with the Baggies for the rest of the campaign.

Barnes made his debut for the England Under-21s in midweek during a 2-0 victory over Scotland to continue a stunning start to the season in which he has collected five goals.