Roy Hodgson has given Liverpool youngster Jonjo Shelvey a boost by likening him to captain Steven Gerrard.
The Reds boss believes the starlet has the perfect role model at Melwood in his quest to become one of the country's top midfielders.
And the experienced Hodgson says that Shelvey should look at Gerrard and learn from him in training.
Liverpool signed the 18-year-old from Charlton Athletic in the summer and he has impressed fans with his dynamic style during appearances against Northampton Town and Napoli.
He has also become England Under-19 captain and Hodgson doesn't believe there is any danger of the youngster resting on his laurels.
"He's very good. He's a player who's come here with the right attitude and humility," he told the club's official website.
"He realizes it's a massive step from getting in the Charlton first team early on and receiving a lot of plaudits.
"Those things earned him a move to Liverpool and he's come in and worked very hard.
"He's got a lot of players around him who can help and be an inspiration to him. With the way he likes to play, the level of his passing and technical ability, I'm sure he's looking at Steven Gerrard and thinking, 'Could I become as good as that?' It's nice to have that kind of role model.
"Jonjo is also a team player, as he has shown on several occasions by playing in different positions."
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