Raheem Sterling is one of the world's best players who doesn’t get the credit he deserves, says former Liverpool and England team-mate Daniel Sturridge.
The Manchester City forward has put a frustrating end to his domestic campaign behind him to become a key component in England's Euro 2020 charge - so far scoring three goals in the tournament.
And as Gareth Southgate's side prepares to face Ukraine in a quarter-final encounter in Rome on Saturday, Sturridge is in no doubt his former team-mate will shine once again.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports News, Sturridge said: "I don't think it's spoken about enough at just how brilliant he has been, consistently over the course of the last three or four seasons.
"He's shown real growth and maturity in how he's playing the game, working hard while positionally and tactically he's been brilliant.
"He's scoring goals as well which is one thing people would not have thought he could do consistently.
"He's doing everything that is asked of him, on and off the pitch - doing everything that can be asked of a world-class player. I've been blown away by how he's been playing."
Podcast: Southgate proves he knows best | Is final minimum for England? | Ukraine scouting report
No, you didn't dream it. England have beaten Germany in a knockout game, winning 2-0 at Wembley on an historic night to clear the path through Euro 2020. Alice Piper is joined by Rob Dorsett, Pete Smith and Gerard Brand to discuss the famous victory, including how Gareth Southgate once again proved his critics wrong.
With Ukraine up next, and Denmark or Czech Republic waiting in the semi-final, is the final now a minimum expectation for England? With Southgate's side favourites, how will they set up? Plus: praise for Sterling, Grealish, Saka, Pickford, Kane and... well, just about everyone.
And in part 3, Oli Yew pops in for a Ukraine scouting report after their last-gasp extra-time win over Sweden. Should they be feared? All roads lead to Rome for Saturday's quarter-final tie...