Joe Cole praises Eden Hazard talent

Lille loanee Joe Cole is confident that Belgium international midfielder and club teammate Eden Hazard has the potential to become one of Europe's best players.

Hazard seemingly has the world at his feet, and last year helped Lille to the domestic league title.

Joe Cole - on loan at Lille from Liverpool - has been very impressed with Hazard, who has been linked with a number of Europe's biggest clubs, including Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Cole said: "Hazard is a special player, with the characteristics of a champion.

"He has everything and can become one of the best in the world."