Everton wannabee Landon Donovan believes Jack Rodwell will be England’s next big footballing star.

“I think, along with Wayne Rooney, Jack really is the future of England,” Donovan said to the Daily Star.

“Following England’s World Cup campaign, I know the coach is being urged to bring through young blood. I really believe Jack could rejuvenate this England team.

“I don’t give out false praise but this young guy really is a future world-beater. I am sure he can make the same impact for club and country that Wayne and David [Beckham] have – that’s really how good he is.

“I have obviously trained and played with him at Everton and he is just a natural football player. Like Wayne it’s effortless to him.

“He is a down-to-earth guy who genuinely loves his club, I was so pleased to hear he had signed a five-year contract and I think he is the sort of guy who will honor it unless Everton receive an offer they deem so good they can’t turn it down.”

“I expect a lot of goals from him. I think he will be one of the players of the season,” Donovan announced. “If he hits form I really think it’s impossible to rule Everton out of a top-four finish.

“Like Wayne, he has no fear and I feel he is already ready to play at the highest level. Long-term I am sure Sir Alex has an eye on him and, not only could he be a future Manchester United player, he could be their future Wayne Rooney. That’s how highly I rate him.”

“He is the most exciting young player in the Premier League and, with Alexandre Pato at AC Milan and Atletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero, one of the most exciting in Europe.

“He can be a huge player for both club and country.”

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