Former Inter Milan, Roma and Belgium star Radja Nainggolan reckons Rangers' Nico Raskin was his country's best player at the World Cup.
The Belgians exited the tournament at the quarter final stage after a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the USA.
Raskin played a key role for Belgium after forcing his way into the starting line-up and was named in the 'World Cup revelations XI' team by French publication L'Equipe.
And 30-times capped former Serie A star Nainggolan, who is still playing in his homeland with Patro Eisden, ranked Raskin's performances above the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans and Hans Vanaken in the Belgium squad.
He said: "Nico Raskin is the most important player for the Red Devils. Period. He proved that against Senegal and the USA. He recovers balls and has a good passing game.
"He is now an automatic first choice pick. There is no doubt about that.
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"Every country plays with a true defensive midfielder, which is obviously logical. It is not rocket science. There must be balance in a team.
"Raskin has not disappointed even once and is a player who can support the other players like no one else in the team.
"He has delivered rock-solid performances."
And Raskin won further praise on Belgian TV from former Rangers star Thomas Buffel.
He said: "He is someone who can press very aggressively. But he also has very good footwork.
"He can really play his way out of pressure."
