The ex-Tottenham manager raised a few eyebrows when he made the comparison during The Debate on Sky Sports last week.

The England under-21 star has caught the eye after a number of promising performances for struggling Crystal Palace.

“I feel this kid’s a Rolls Royce, I think he’s a real footballer,” said Sherwood.

“I think he’s putting himself in the shop window for someone like Man City.

“’If Chelsea don’t want me, I’ll tell you what, Man City might want me’ – and he’s capabale of playing for them.

“I think he’s good enough to play for Chelsea but he’s not going to get an opportunity there, so he’s done the right thing (by joining Crystal Palace).”