Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is convinced Ruben Loftus-Cheek can make it at Stamford Bridge.

The England midfielder has made just two substitute appearances for the Blues this season under new boss Maurizio Sarri.

"When I came to Chelsea Ruben was already here and for sure he is a good player," the World Cup winner told Sky Sports. "Now he's in the England squad. He did well last season at Crystal Palace and I think he's ready to play.

"He's played some good games and now it's the manager's decision. We all have the chance to be at Chelsea and to play with some of the best players in the league.

"We can all learn from that but he needs to keep working, to keep improving and I hope it will come at the right time."