BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club panel had high praise for Reece James, who was "sensational" in midfield for Chelsea in Sunday's draw against Arsenal.
Normally a right-back, the Chelsea captain has been pushed further forward on occasion.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"James has always been a sensational player but he has just always really struggled with injury," said former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. "That has been his Achilles' heel in recent seasons.
"But what he is now showing is his versatility to be able to play different roles and play them well.
"It shows what a classy player he always has been and it is just about him getting the minutes."
The Observer's Rory Smith added: "It is hard not to feel sorry for him because of how much of his career he has lost to injury.
"He seems to have slotted into the midfield seamlessly despite always being a specialist full-back."
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