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Belgium boss Wilmots on Man City youngster Denayer - 'He can be world class'

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots is convinced about the potential of Manchester City defender Jason Denayer.

The young centre-half has spent this season on-loan with Celtic.

Wilmots enthused: "I went to Milan to see him play for Celtic against Inter Milan. After 30 minutes, Celtic were down to ten men and then I saw what a player he is. He took command and remained calm and controlled his defence.

"First and foremost, he defends. He's also fast and his positional sense is superb. I'm not saying he is in pole position to start against Wales in Cardiff in June because the match is still over a month away.

"But what I will say is that Jason has enormous potential. If he continues to evolve at the rate he is progressing, he can be world class."

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