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In an interview with Goal, Wayne Bridge has claimed that Ben Chilwell can become England’s best left-back, but only if he leaves Leicester.

What’s the word?

Chilwell has had an exceptional season with the Foxes, nailing down a consistent place to become one of the first names on the teamsheet at the King Power.

The full-back has also become an England international, earning his first cap against Switzerland in September 2018.

And his performances in the Premier League have attracted the interest of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, per The Telegraph. However, only this week, The Evening Standard reported that City had cooled their interest in the 22-year-old.

Following that news, former England international Bridge spoke to Goal, revealing that the Leicester man would become even better under Pep Guardiola and would become the best in his position that England has to offer. He said:

“He is very good and he has shown that at Leicester. I think if he does make that move then it will make him a better player, but I also feel if they do get him in and they do want him, that Pep will want to improve him and make him that player that fits them.

“It will make him a better player and then I think he could become England’s undisputed best left-back.”

Chilwell doesn’t need City

Given Brendan Rodgers’ track record of developing young players, Chilwell can still become England’s best if he remains at Leicester.

His progression with the Foxes has been exceptional so far and, although there is some logic to Bridge’s thinking, he can still become a phenomenal player with the Foxes.

Chilwell’s main competition at left back in the England squad is Luke Shaw but arguably he’s already found more consistency than his countryman.

Bridge knows what it takes to play at the top level, but things have changed since he played the game. Gareth Southgate doesn’t seem to pick his players based on who they play for which differs from England teams of old. Instead, he looks towards form and this will continue to benefit Chilwell if he stays in the Midlands.

Leicester stuttered under Claude Puel this season and, as a result, it’s likely they’ll be even better next season, especially if their prized left-back stays.