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‘Ruben Loftus-Cheek can be as good as Dele Alli’, claims former England captain Ray Wilkins

Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek can be as good as Tottenham star Dele Alli, if given time to prove his talents at the top level.

Loftus-Cheek reportedly preparing to make his full England debut against Germany in their friendly clash at Wembley Stadium on Friday night, although many are questioning his call-up to the senior team.

At 21, he is the same age as Alli but has barely made 40 caps in his professional career, while the Spurs midfielder has played close to 200 games in all competitions and is an England regular.

Loftus-Cheek has seen his early career stall due to a lack of playing opportunities with Chelsea but has the chance to prove himself on-loan with Crystal Palace this season, and his impressive performances so far have earned him a call-up from Gareth Southgate.