Arsenal’s Bellerin can become the best in the world – Lauren

Hector Bellerin has the potential to “become the best right-back in the world”, according to former Arsenal defender Lauren.

The Spaniard has appeared in 15 of the Gunners’ 18 matches in the Premier League this season and has put in a series of good performances.

Lauren, who was part of Arsenal’s invinvibles team of the 2003-04 season, has been impressed with his development at the Emirates Stadium and is backing him to continue getting better.

“Hector is world class,” Lauren told Arsenal’s official website.

“He’s still young and he still needs to work on some things, but he’s a very, very good player and a very good right-back.

“If he carries on the way he’s going, he can become the best right-back in the world.”