Former England coach Sam Allardyce says Ruben Loftus-Cheek must leave Chelsea.

Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and his form earned him a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad.

He went to the World Cup with the Three Lions and played a key role in helping the team reach the semi finals.

However, he has not been a regular under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea since returning to the club.

“I'm disappointed for Loftus-Cheek," Allardyce told talkSPORT.

“Chelsea have told him he's going to be a part of the team this season and, if that is the case, they haven't lived up to that yet.

“What he did for Crystal Palace last season and for England at the World Cup, I thought this would be a big season for him at Chelsea, but it's simply not happening.

“If I were Loftus-Cheek I would be battering the door down in January and saying, 'that's it, I need to get away'.

“And not on loan, get away from Chelsea properly and build his own career.