Ryan Giggs questions Ruben Loftus-Cheek's physicality and whether he has the stamina to play regularly for club and country: 'He's not done it at the top level for a long period of time'

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Ryan Giggs has questioned whether Ruben Loftus-Cheek is physically ready to play regularly at the top level after the England youngster came off against Brazil with injury.

Loftus-Cheek was replaced by Jesse Lingard 35 minutes into England's 0-0 draw at Wembley on Tuesday night.

The 21-year-old Crystal Palace midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, was given a start against Brazil after impressing during the 90 minutes he played against Germany.

Ryan Giggs questioned England youngsterRuben Loftus-Cheek's physicality on Tuesday night

Loftus-Cheek was forced off with an injury in the first-half of England's game with Brazil

But former Manchester United winger Giggs pondered if Loftus-Cheek is at a level where he can play back-to-back games at such a high standard.

'I think you've seen with the likes of Marcus Rashford, that robustness is now there because he's had 18 months to two years playing top level football,' Giggs told ITV Sport.

'Loftus-Cheek just hasn't had that so when you've got the high of Friday night and then you've got to do it again on the Tuesday night then it's tough if your body isn't ready for it.'

Gareth Southgate had to replace the midfielder with Jesse Lingard due to his knock

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, who joined Giggs as a pundit for ITV's coverage of the game at Wembley, added: 'Is that why you would have rested him, Giggsy?'

'He's not done it at the top level for a long period of time but hopefully the injury isn't too bad,' Giggs replied.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson faces an anxious wait on whether Loftus-Cheek will be fit for the Premier League clash at home to Everton on Saturday.     

Loftus-Cheek has been a mainstay in Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace side this season