'Secret Weapon' Loftus-Cheek says he can handle big stage


Soccer Football - England Training - St. George’s Park, Burton Upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2018 England's Nathaniel Chalobah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek during training Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

BURTON ON TRENT, England (Reuters) - With only two England appearances in his career and not even 50 games under his belt in club football, Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not be a known quantity for opposition coaches at the World Cup.

England manager Gareth Southgate hopes the attacking midfielder, who impressed on debut in a November friendly against Germany, can be his secret weapon, and the 22-year-old says he is ready for the intensity of the tournament in Russia.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Tottenham winger Odobert sidelined with ACL tear
Soccer-Real Madrid brace for pivotal fortnight with Real Sociedad and Benfica looming
Soccer-Tottenham not a big club, says former manager Postecoglou
Soccer-Ceferin opposes staging domestic league matches abroad in UEFA Congress speech
Soccer-Tuchel to lead England through to Euro 2028
Soccer-Forest sack manager Dyche after four months in charge
Youth and Sports Ministry cannot directly intervene in FAM's governance, Parliament told
Soccer-Milner equals Barry's Premier League appearance record
Soccer-Man City and Villa close gap on Arsenal, Liverpool edge Sunderland
Soccer-Real Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

Others Also Read