Luke Shaw has just three international appearances to his name, but England boss Roy Hodgson believes the 18-year-old is already on his way to emulating the country's most capped full-back.
Only four players have more England caps than Ashley Cole and it was the rise of Shaw that caused the 33-year-old to call time on his international career in May.
Hodgson opted for teenager Shaw in his World Cup squad ahead of the Cole – one of just eight players to have joined the Three Lions' illustrious 100 club.
Just days after making his World Cup berth – in England's 0-0 draw with Costa Rica – Shaw completed a high-profile switch from Southampton to Manchester United, for an initial £27million.
And Hodgson, whose side crashed out of the group stages in Brazil, believes the youngster can match Cole's achievements in an England shirt.
"I really do think Luke has got tremendous quality. I think that he's really an Ashley Cole in the making," said the former Fulham and Liverpool manager.
"We agonised over those positions, especially in the case of Luke because it involved Ashley Cole who all of us love to bits and think is a great footballer.
"I think the experience will do him good and also I think he will be a very useful player for us in games where we can use that enormous power he has going forward."
Shaw's Old Trafford switch, which was confirmed on Friday, makes him one of the most expensive defenders in history and expectation is high.
But England coach and former United full-back Gary Neville expects the teenager to settle in well at the club and justify his price tag.
"Happy United have signed Luke Shaw," he tweeted.
"A massive talent. Don't expect the world straight away but give him time he will fly!"
