Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll was won more high level praise.
Alan Shearer believes Newcastle's Carroll, who made his England debut against France at Wembley on Wednesday, is here to stay.
He said: "I've been hugely impressed with the way he has been on the football pitch. I know he has had one or two problems off it but he's young. 'We have got to give the guy a chance. On the pitch he has been a huge success.
"He has scored goals, the future is very bright for him. He's big, he's strong, he's horrible to play against and if he could control his lifestyle he could be a regular for a long time."
