England defender Gary Cahill has claimed that Mario Balotelli is ‘one of the best’ ahead of their game against Italy.
England defender Gary Cahill has claimed that Mario Balotelli is ‘one of the best’ ahead of their game against Italy.
The Three Lions take on the Azzurri in their Group D opener next Saturday in Manaus, and the Chelsea centre-back has praised the Milan goalscorer with the match just six days’ away.
“That’s dangerous isn’t it because you never know, will he turn up, will he not?” he told the Mail on Sunday.
“He’s got the potential to stick it into the top corner from 30 yards. He’s an unpredictable player but on his day he’s one of the best.
“I played against him a couple of times at [Manchester] City and he’s been tough.
“I played against him another time when he came off after 60, 70 minutes. Unpredictable. He can be world class.
“They’re just dangerous players but you come up against them every game.”