Harry Redknapp feels Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is 'a boy with a big future'.
Pompey midfielder praised by boss
Harry Redknapp feels Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar is 'a boy with a big future'.
The Croatia international struggled to make an impact during his debut season in the Premier League following his 2006 move from Hajduk Split.
But he has established himself in the Pompey side over the past two months and has received glowing praise from his manager.
Redknapp said: "Niko's getting better all the time. He's a good footballer who knows how to play and has great control under pressure. He's a boy with a big future.
Delighted
"When I took him I talked to Slaven Bilic, the Croatia coach, who told me Niko was the best talent to come through since their really good team which included the likes of Boban, Prosinecki and Suker in the mid-1990s.
"He's right. Niko has got everything and I'm delighted we've got him and persevered with him after a difficult first season here. Even then you could see he had quality."
Confident
Kranjcar admits he took time to settle at Fratton Park, but is now looking to continue his good form against Newcastle United on Saturday.
"I'm a lot more confident in myself this season," acknowledged Kranjcar.
"Even the best players in the world can take time to adapt to the Premier League because of the quality of play here and I certainly had to work for it.
"There is a tough match at Newcastle now, but our away form is very good and although we had a disappointment in the Carling Cup we have not lost our focus and want to make it up to the supporters."
