Callum Hudson-Odoi takes on Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson during England training on Tuesday
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi can play "at the highest level", according to England captain Harry Kane.
Hudson-Odoi, 18, is in the England squad for the 2020 European Championship qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro, despite not starting a Premier League match.
"He has been great over the last couple of days," said Kane.
"We're excited to have him. Everyone is fighting for places and he sees this as an opportunity for himself."
The teenager has played 19 games for Chelsea this season, scoring five times, but his Premier League action has been restricted to six substitute appearances, totalling only 119 minutes of action.
Hudson-Odoi was part of the England side that won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017 but had not represented the country at Under-21 level before being drafted into the full squad.
He described his week as being "a crazy experience" but Kane has been impressed with the player after lining up against him in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup in January.
"We played against him in the cup and he put in a good performance - that was the first time I'd seen him play. He looks sharp and hungry," added Kane.
"The youth are not scared of expressing themselves and trying to score goals and that's what we want to have - that flair and flexibility - and it's a great sign in this country that we are producing these type of players.
"Callum has had a taste of cup competitions, a little bit in the Premier League and I'm sure he wants to play and gain that experience. Everyone knows he is a fantastic player and I've no doubt he has the ability to play at the highest level."
England play the Czech Republic at Wembley on Friday before an away game in Montenegro on Monday, 25 March.
Kane reveals Ireland links and is a 'big fan' of Declan RiceDeclan Rice (front) played for the Republic of Ireland in friendlies against Turkey, France and the United States in 2018
Friday's match could also see an England debut for West Ham defensive midfielder Declan Rice, who opted to play for the Three Lions despite making three non-competitive appearances for the Republic of Ireland.
"I'm sure it was a tough one for him, and I'm sure he took the time to talk with his family and close friends," said Kane of the 20-year-old's choice.
"The decision he made is one he thinks is best for his future. He will give everything for this country and that's what we want.
"The thing I like about him is, as a defensive midfielder, he looks to play forward as quickly as possible. It's easy to play side-to-side but with Declan his first thought is to go forward - I'm a big fan of him."
At a news conference on Tuesday, Kane, who was born in London and has 35 caps for England, revealed he had been eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland also.
He said: "My nan and grandad were Irish on my dad's side of the family so I had that decision, but it never came about as I started playing in the Premier League the England call-up came not long after that.
"There were always rumours but I never said 'no' to anyone. I don't know if they spoke to my agent but I always wanted to play for England and that was my dream. Thankfully that worked out."
More to follow.
