Wigan Athletic skipper Sam Morsy has heaped praise on Egypt teammate Mohamed Salah.

Morsy admits he's in regular contact with the Liverpool star.

The Latics ace, 28, said: “The conversations I've had with Salah about his training regime are phenomenal.

“The way football goes at any level means you have to sacrifice a lot for your trade.

“But the guys at the top level have to give everything. It's their whole lives, they are 24-hour-a-day athletes.

“Salah is relentless. The top boys are. They work harder than everyone else. I remember seeing him and thinking to myself, 'Wow, you're miles off it'.

“This guy is a superstar and works that hard. That's what you have to do at that level. Being around these players, it is inspiring.

“He's a really nice, friendly guy. He's always laughing and joking, always playing games. He's very relaxed, there's no ego. He absolutely loves his profession and Liverpool.

“He's very competitive. Ping-pong, pool, chess — he's one of those people who want to be the best at everything.

“We've played a few games of chess. I beat him the first game and he battered me all the rest!"