Former midfielder Jamie Redknapp has showered Fabian Delph with praise following his match-winning performance in Aston Villa's fine victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
Villa pulled off a major upset by defeating the Reds 2-1 in the final four fixture at Wembley and arguably the star of the show for the Villans on the monumental day was captain Delph.
The former Leeds United midfielder scored the winner in the 54th minute but his overall display in midfield was simply a joy to watch. Ex- Liverpool star Redknapp was left in awe of Delph's performance and suggested that the 25-year old was 'different class' during the game.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Redknapp wrote: 'Aston Villa deserved their victory at Wembley on Sunday and there were two players at the heart of it all. Jack Grealish was fantastic but Fabian Delph was the best player on the pitch.
'On Saturday, I said his battle with Jordan Henderson would be key to the game. There's no doubt who won that one. Delph was different class. He put in an all-action display and ran the game. He looked like the player we all felt he could become when he emerged at Leeds. He was outstanding.'