Speaking after that game, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp said Rogers was “the outstanding midfield player by a long way” and compared his powerful running to that of a New Zealand rugby union legend.
“Not many players of his size possess that amount of skill, pace and power and it’s so difficult to stop,” said ex-Liverpool and England midfielder Redknapp.
“He was unplayable. Sometimes when he picked the ball up and was brushing people away, it was like watching Jonah Lomu in his prime. He was that powerful.
“Lee Carsley will have to be looking at him, surely. I’m not saying he’s going to get into the England team all of a sudden, but there were so many parts of his game which were a joy to watch.
“Jude Bellingham is our standout number 10 but there are parts of what Bellingham does that we all admire that Rogers was doing.
“Bellingham’s goals are such an important factor of his game and that is what Rogers is going to have to add.”
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