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Leicester boss Rodgers: Maddison deserves his England place

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is delighted for James Maddison after he made England's World Cup squad.

Maddison was named today on the plane for Qatar.

Rodgers said, “What he's developed, but he's played all across the frontline and midfield and plays it to a really high level.

"He still scores and creates from the right, making runs like a top winger. He can play on the left side. He can find space. He's comfortable central. He sees the forward pass. That's absolutely key.

"There are lots of midfielders who can conserve the ball, but you need players to take the risk. England have other players who are talents, but James is a really special talent who can unlock defences."

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