Declan Rice is being praised left and right for his commanding performance at the heart of West Ham's midfield against Southampton on Thursday night.
The Hammers came from a goal down to win 2-1, and the Irish international worked his socks off in the middle of the park. He was winning tackles, moving the ball, and generally kept things flowing during a good West Ham performance.
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His skills have unsurprisingly earned him plenty of praise, including from his own manager.
Manuel Pellegrini was full of praise for the 19-year-old after the win, which leaves West Ham in ninth place after a tremendous turnaround in their form continues.
'I see Declan work every day and so it is difficult for me to be surprised by him now,' said Pellegrini of the teenager.
'He always wants to learn more, he hasn’t had any problems, he has just been focusing on playing.'
It's believed that Mick McCarthy had a very positive meeting with Rice earlier this month and that an announcement for his return to the Ireland team is imminent. After earning three caps last year, Rice declined to play for Ireland in the autumn as he pondered a switch to England.
'He’s a player who always wants to learn more, and he has got such a bright future ahead of him', his manager added of the player, who has really shone this season since moving from defence to midfield.
Ireland striker Jon Walters also has a lot to say about the rising star, saying that the youngster could easily make his way to the top of the game.
'At 19, Declan Rice is easily up there in the top 3 young players in the Premier League. A monumental player for West Ham and if he keeps on going the way he is, one destined for the very top', Walters said.
High praise indeed from both an Ireland cult favourite and his own manager. All we need know is for the London-born midfielder to finally commit to the Boys in Green.