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title: "Southgate: It will get harder for Loftus-Cheek"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2017-11-13T17:51:49Z"
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# Southgate: It will get harder for Loftus-Cheek

England manager Gareth Southgate has warned Chelsea man Ruben Loftus-Cheek that he is now no longer an unknown quantity, and will not have it as easy as he did on his debut for the country.

As quoted by the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/gareth-southgate-warns-ruben-loftuscheek-england-duty-gets-harder-from-here-a3689941.html), the young midfielder was hailed by Southgate but was warned of the difficult tests that await.

> I think he obviously has taken a lot from the game, found it a great experience, that he was learning throughout it. It’s incredible really that he’s had so few 90-minute appearances in the league yet we’re bringing him into that sort of environment.

Loftus-Cheek made his full England debut on Friday night in the 0-0 draw against Germany. He was one of the team’s brightest sparks throughout and caught the eye of many with an impressive maiden performance in his country’s colours at senior level.

![Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/872792430.jpg)

Southgate was reserved in his praise for Loftus-Cheek but did reiterate his belief in him following such an impressive debut.

> We believe in him. He did really well. But sometimes the first game is easier because nobody is aware of you.

Loftus-Cheek has spending his season on loan at Crystal Palace, who have been struggling this season. They are rock bottom, but the promising midfielder has had a positive impact, with some impressive displays in the middle of the park.