The former Blues midfielder is in awe of the PFA Player of the Year following his compatriot's sublime performances in a Premier League title triumph
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele regards N'Golo Kante as his natural successor at Stamford Bridge.
Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester City at the start of the season and has quickly become an integral figure at the Premier League champions.
The 28-year-old's consistently impressive performances in the holding midfield role have drawn comparisons to the iconic Makelele, a two-time Premier League champion with the Blues.
Kante was named PFA and FWA Player of the Year as a result and the former Real Madrid man only expects his fellow Frenchman to get better next season.