Jamaal Lascelles is just as good as £50m-rated Man City target Harry Maguire, according to Rafa Benitez
Toon skipper has played for four England age groups but is yet to win a senior call-up while Foxes ace is tipped to make leap
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RAFA BENITEZ reckons Jamaal Lascelles is just as good as £50million-rated Manchester City target Harry Maguire — and can push for a World Cup place.
Newcastle captain Lascelles, 24, has played for four England age groups but has yet to win a senior call-up.
However, the centre-half has been key for his side this season, with the Toon losing four of the five games he missed through injury in November and December, conceding 15 goals.
Asked if he is at the same level as Leicester’s Maguire, Benitez said: “For me, for sure.
“He has great potential because he is keen to learn in every training session.
“He has a great attitude and is working on his leadership.
“You don’t have too many centre-backs around with this presence and this character.
“If he continues learning things, he can be an important player in England.”
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