Gary Neville claims N'Golo Kante was the 'BEST player on the pitch' in France's 1-0 win over Austria...

Gary Neville Praises Kante As France's Standout Player In Narrow Win

Blog post created: 23:20 BST on June 17, 2024| Blog post updated: 00:37 BST on June 18, 2024.

In the opening game of Euro 2024, N'Golo Kante was praised for his outstanding performance by football experts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright. Gary Neville went as far as to say that Kante was the top player on the field during this match against Austria. The trio all gave enormous credit to the former Chelsea player.

The football player, aged 33, has not been in the spotlight of European football for some time now. He left Stamford Bridge to go to Saudi Arabia last year. However, he made a big comeback to tournament football on Monday.

Kante was chosen to start as one of two midfielders with Adrien Rabiot from Juventus. He played exceptionally well as the French team began their campaign in the European Championship with a flawless victory.

The football player who won both the Premier League and Champions League twice was omnipresent on the pitch. He disrupted the opposition's play by strategically positioning himself in vital defensive areas, facilitated the team's movement forward by passing through the midfield, and displayed his well-known talent for dribbling during his time in the English top-flight league.

Neville, who used to play for Manchester United and the England team, was highly impressed by Kante's performance and emphasized how important the midfielder's role was in achieving France's victory at Euro 2024.

On Monday night, N'Golo Kante was a standout player in France's first win of Euro 2024, where they faced off against Austria.

During the 1-0 victory against Austria, the French player showcased exceptional skill and expertise in midfield.

Kante was omnipresent as he continuously disrupted the opposing team's attacks in the center of the field for the French team.

According to Neville's comments on ITV, the player in question is not someone who simply stays in the holding midfield position. He is actively involved in multiple areas of the pitch and frequently moves forward. In contrast, Rabiot assumes a more reserved role and maintains balance in the team.

I think he was incredibly impressive tonight, his performance was amazing and he stood out as the top player on the field. A few years back, he was seemingly done, but he has experienced a revival and is now thriving.

Keane, who used to play alongside Neville at United, had some good words to say about Kante. He said that the midfielder reminds him of his younger self when he used to play for Leicester and Chelsea.

Keane talked about Kante's important contribution to France's victory over Ralf Rangnick's team and praised his excellent performance. Keane also emphasized that Kante's vast experience played a significant role in the win. Keane further highlighted that Kante's abilities are not just limited to breaking up the opposition's play but also include other crucial aspects of the game.

He is really accurate with his passes, and he is very agile as we all can see. Also, he is very good at making choices, and he is really precise and organized with his passes. He also enjoys passing the ball back and forth with his teammates. He can pass the ball forward, he likes to advance, and he seemed to be playing like a younger version of himself during the game tonight.

"I'm aware that it's the inaugural match of the tournament, and we'll have to wait and see how he fares under the pressure of subsequent games. Nevertheless, I had complete faith in him even before the match started. He has a wealth of experience under his belt, which he exhibited splendidly." These words were spoken by the individual.

Gary Neville was impressed with Kante's performance and referred to him as the most outstanding player on the field.

During the football match against Austria, the midfielder was among the limited six French players who managed to play the entire 90-minute game.

Kante was among the six players who played for the full 90 minutes in the game as Didier Deschamps used five replacements and was impressive in converting defence into offence.

According to Arsenal icon Wright, the experienced player has gained an advantage by playing in a league that is not as competitive as others in the Middle East. However, he was equally impressed with Kante's capability to excel once more in a major event.

Wright mentioned the immense wealth received by players in Saudi Arabia and expressed that they would surely enjoy a luxurious retirement.

He commented that if you are able to play at such a high level, you must be doing something right. Otherwise, if you were playing in a league with a lower skill level, you would not be able to achieve such a high level of play.