Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro says Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is capable of doing the same as an Italy player.

Winning the Euros and Champions League last season has Jorginho being considered as a Ballon d'Or contender.

Cannavaro said: “He deserves it because of the titles, but it won't be easy.

"When I won the prize, (Lionel) Messi and (Cristiano) Ronaldo were not there."

Cannavaro is returning to Europe after an extended spell coaching in the Chinese Premier League.