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Gary Cahill gives verdict on Chelsea team-mate N'Golo Kante after Man United winner
GARY CAHILL has heaped praise on his Chelsea team-mate N'Golo Kante.
Antonio Valencia's SHOCKING lunging tackle against N'Golo Kanté
Kante joined Chelsea from Leicester in a £32million deal last summer.
The France midfielder has produced a number of impressive displays in the centre of midfield.
And he looks on course to win back-to-back Premier League titles – with different clubs.
Gary Cahill has heaped praise on Chelsea star N'Golo Kante
The 25-year-old proved his worth again last night, scoring the only goal as Chelsea moved into the FA Cup quarter finals with a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
And Cahill has now heaped praise on the midfielder.
"He’s been fantastic," Cahill said.
"His performance level is right up there, what he did last season, and he’s come here and kicked on again.
Chelsea star N'Golo Kante scored the winner against Man United
"He’s such a humble guy off the pitch, works hard and is so important for us, especially at the back.
"He’s been a tremendous addition to the squad, and he’s won us the game which was great.
"We dug in and gave a good account of ourselves. I thought it was a professional performance from us.
"We controlled the game when we needed to, and job done, we’re through."
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