Bristol Rovers boss Barton likens Chelsea loanee Vale to Blues legend

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton has sung the praises of on-loan Chelsea attacker Harvey Vale.

Barton has played Vale at left-back and been impressed.

The youngster featured in victory over Port Vale and defeat to Oxford.

Speaking to BBC Radio Bristol, Barton said: "The two games he's played in there from the start I think he's looked like a young Ashley Cole, he looks like he's played there forever.

"He's a footballer who is high on football IQ, he's got a great passing range, he can run, decent in the air."