Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has praised Conor Gallagher and compared him to two legends of the Premier League's history.
The on-loan Chelsea midfielder has featured regularly for Crystal Palace since joining the club in the summer, having made 15 appearances so far in the top flight.
Gallagher only missed the match against his parent club, with Vieira having been impressed by what he has seen from the 21-year-old.
"It is a manager's dream to have a player like Conor. When he is on the field, he will give everything. He is focused, he is concentrating and always gives his best. That is something that for me it is really important," Vieira told the press.
"Conor has this passion for the game when he is on the field like a Ray Parlour, but I would say he has maybe the quality finishing of a Frank Lampard."
Gallagher has scored six times already this season, including a brace during Palace's most recent outing, which helped the Eagles defeat Everton 3-1.
Vieira's men will be back in action on Wednesday as they host Southampton.
