Ilias Chair made a dream start to life at League Two Stevenage after being loaned out by Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

The phrase ‘dream debut’ came to mind when watching Ilias Chair in action for Stevenage on Saturday.

The 21-year-old midfielder moved to Broadhall Way from QPR on the final day of the January transfer window and, less than 48 hours later, he was lining up in the heart of the midfield for Dino Maamria’s side in a 1-0 win against Yeovil Town in League Two.

Alex Revell scored the winner against the Glovers but Chair was the star of the show. He ran the game from the centre of the park, impressing with his creativity and work rate while drawing comparisons with one-time Stevenage hero Luke Freeman – who ironically is now a Queens Park Rangers player.

So the gushing praise from Boro fans on Twitter should be music to the ears of QPR with Chair tipped for a bright future at Loftus Road.

This content could not be loaded Congratulations to Ilias Chair – your #SFCvYTFC Man of the Match on his #StevenageFC debut. #WeAreStevenagepic.twitter.com/sP6maGGRoM — Stevenage FC ⚪ (@StevenageFC) February 3, 2019

This content could not be loaded Great news his debut went well. He’s class, so glad he’ll get a decent run of games, exactly what he needs — Matt (@Mattqpr100) February 3, 2019

This content could not be loaded He was amazing yesterday didn’t stop running and battling throughout the whole game. Great asset to the team — Amanda Harwood (@blondey_116) February 3, 2019

This content could not be loaded Ilias Chair is the best player in League Two, Int he? @a_cheevers6 @BoroFCcentral. — Ash. (@QPR_Ash) February 2, 2019

This content could not be loaded Good result for @StevenageFC here at Broadhall Way. Have to say I’ve been very impressed with new Boro loan signing Ilias Chair from QPR. Read @JournoDanM‘s on the whistle match report and player ratings @Comet_Sport now. See my analysis of QPR’s Elias Chair @thecomet24 newspaper https://t.co/M7FrTiBm0F — Layth (@laythy29) February 2, 2019

This content could not be loaded Ilias Chair is looking very good for @StevenageFC so far on his debut. He already looks part of the furniture at the #Lamex! #SFCvYTFC — Andrew Males (@andrewdmales) February 2, 2019

This content could not be loaded Can’t remember the last time I got excited about a Stevenage player picking up the ball and driving at opposition players, knowing Ilias Chair might create something. Great debut yesterday. — Lewis Collins (@lewiscollinsss) February 3, 2019

This content could not be loaded Ilias Chair is such a fun player to watch, reminds me of when we first got Freemen. He brings this freshness and confidence to the team. He was up front, helping on defense. Good all over! MOTM for me @StevenageFC — Katieee120 (@katieee120) February 2, 2019

A skilful midfielder who has represented Morocco at U23 level despite being born in Belgium, Chair is one a number of highly-rated young talents who could provide the platform for an exciting future at Loftus Road.

And the rapid rise of Eberechi Eze gives Chair a fine example to follow.

In other news, Report: Sekou Gassama is 50-50 to move this summer after alleged £2.7m Rangers bid