Brighton boss Graham Potter has likened Ireland star Aaron Connolly with Manchester United speedster Daniel James.
Potter worked with Welsh sensation James when in charge at Swansea before the 21-year-old's summer move to Old Trafford.
And the Seagulls manager can see many similarities with Connolly, 19, who has broken into both the Brighton and Ireland senior teams this season.
"I see similarities in the styles of both Dan and Aaron," Potter said on the Brighton club website.
"Both like to run in behind and make defences go back towards their own goal - they both like to attack the space in behind.
"A lot of young players want to come towards the ball and get it to feet and do something from there, whereas the two of them want to run into space.
"That is a dangerous attribute to have, because if you were to ask most defenders what they would prefer, then they would be likely say they are far more comfortable going the other way up the field. Both have the quality to do it often.
"In fairness to Aaron, he is younger than Dan, who had a few more years and had a few more experiences in the game before getting his opportunity, but they are two players who have a very similar playing style."
Brighton travel to Old Trafford today looking for a third consecutive win with Connolly likely to start up front.
The Galway man will then join up with the Ireland squad who face into a friendly match with New Zealand on Thursday before a win-or-bust Euro 2020 qualifier with Denmark.
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