FORMER Rangers goalkeeper Antti Niemi reckons Finland internationalist Glen Kamara is good enough to play in Europe's top five leagues and challenge for silverware at the highest level.
The ex-Ibrox shot-stopper has kept a close eye on his compatriot's development over the last few seasons and has been blown away by the classy midfielder's performances in that time.
In his role as Finland's goalkeeping coach, Niemi has seen first-hand just how skilful a player the 25-year-old is - insisting that Kamara could hold his own against the continent's best sides on a regular basis.
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Speaking in an interview with CoffeeFriend.co.uk, Niemi added that he expects there to be lots of interest in Kamara this summer from all over Europe - and that the former Dundee player's grounding at Arsenal, where he started out his career, had made him the player he is today.
Niemi said: "Rangers are doing well, looks like they are going to win the league and Glen is one of their biggest players. He could play pretty much anywhere at the moment.
"If he was surrounded by world-class players he wouldn’t look out of place at all.
"Could he play at a higher level? Could he play in a more demanding league? Could he play in a team that could win things in top five leagues in Europe? My answer is yes.
"We’ve had some big games. Played against France, Poland, Greece, Bosnia and he has always been one of the best players on the pitch for us.
"His name is definitely on a lot of lists around Europe at the moment."
Niemi continued: "I would like to think I have some sort of eye for talent. I thought immediately this guy is going to be really, really good.
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"He’s going to be a big player for Finland and he’s going to have a big future ahead of him.
"He got his footballing DNA at Arsenal and you can see that when he’s playing. When he gets the ball he’s not in a hurry, he just makes things happen. His body language and balance looks smooth.
"Glen is a great guy as well. I’ve seen so many young footballers who think that because they are decent footballers they are something special. But Glen is really down to earth - a real pleasure to work alongside with the national team."
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