Last Updated: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:47
Arjen Robben has tipped Chelsea target Micah Richards for a "great future" following England's draw with Holland last night.
The Manchester City starlet had the unenviable task of keeping Chelsea's winger quiet for the most part of the evening, and didn't fail to impress on his senior international debut.
"He has got a great future ahead of him," Robben told Sky Sports News. "He is just 18, but if you see his body and strength and power it is unbelievable.
"I played against him already earlier in the season and I always like to play against him because he is quick and powerful and tonight it was a good fight."
Blues boss Jose Mourinho is a known admirer of the 18-year-old and was understood to be prepared to allow Shaun Wright-Phillips to return to Eastlands in exchange for Richards plus a sizeable cash sum.