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Gary Neville Compares James Maddison to Eden Hazard After Impressive Season at Leicester City

After lighting up the Premier League this season, Leicester City's star performer James Maddison has earned the praise of Gary Neville, who has likened his playing style to that of Chelsea's Eden Hazard.

The former Manchester United defender gave the compliment in light of Maddison's impressive first season in the top flight, having signed from Norwich City for around £20m last summer.

The Sky Sports pundit spoke about how both players perform with a similar passion for the game, saying (as quoted Leicestershire Live): “I mentioned Eden Hazard the other night. They play football like it should be played as a kid where it’s just really enjoyable.