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If best in the world Isco doesn't start, I'm going home - Van der Vaart

The 26-year-old has not been a regular starter this season, but the ex-Real Madrid midfielder believes he should be one of the first names in the team

Real Madrid midfielder Isco has been hailed as the "best player in the world" by former star Rafael van der Vaart, who says he will not watch the team play if the Spain international is not starting.

Isco has been in and out of the Madrid team this season, not having started a La Liga game since late October. The 26-year-old has been repeatedly linked with a move away from the Spanish capital amid reports he is unhappy with his role.