Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante's displays this season have spurred comparisons with ex-Blues star Claude Makelele.
But Makelele - Kante's French compatriot - is reluctant to anoint him as his successor just yet, saying Kante has not faced enough trials and tribulations in his career so far.
Kante, 26, was a vital part of Antonio Conte's Chelsea side as they marched towards the Premier League title this year. It was Kante's second championship in a row, having helped Leicester City to one of the most improbable triumphs in European football in 2016.
Kante's performances earned him the Football Writers Association's Player of the Year gong in May, adding to a list of accolades.