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'When he plays well you win': Joe Cole heaps praise on N'Golo Kante after ANOTHER man of the match display in the Champions League... insisting Frenchman is the most 'influential' midfielder in the Premier League in the last 10 years

Joe Cole has lauded N'Golo Kante after the Frenchman scooped another Man of the Match award following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Lille in the Champions League.

Kante, 30, has made a habit of delivering for the Blues in knockout football and made his mark again on Tuesday night, dominating his midfield battle against Renato Sanches to hand his side a crucial advantage ahead of their last-16 second leg.

The Frenchman was particularly instrumental in Chelsea's second goal of the night, driving through the middle of the pitch with the ball before setting Christian Pulisic up to score beyond Leonardo.