Source: Daily_Mail
De Jong has the Dutch courage to be a star of the World Cup, says Toure
Kolo Toure has backed his Manchester City team-mate Nigel de Jong to develop into one of the world's best players in his position.[LNB]Holding midfielder De Jong was outstanding in City's win over Chelsea last weekend with the Dutchman keeping Frank Lampard and Michael Essien quiet at Eastlands.[LNB]De Jong will have the opportunity to mix it with the very best at next summer's World Cup finals and South Africa could provide the perfect platform for the Holland international.[LNB] Midfield masterclass: De Jong showed Deco a clean pair of heels last week[LNB]City skipper Toure told his club's official website: 'Nigel can be one of the best that there is in his position, he just needs consistency.[LNB]'The way he played against Chelsea was the best I have seen him play, he was outstanding all through the match and every time there was a second ball he was there to win it.[LNB]'The last two games we have shown the kind of fight for each other that we need if we are to be successful and Nigel exemplified that.'[LNB] Manchester City target Toure rules out leaving Barcelona in JanuaryRobinho's move to Barca faces collapse as Man City struggle to land hitman VillaConfident Robinho says Man City should aim to win the Premier LeagueMan City in swine flu scare as Bellamy and Weiss are struck down by virusUnderfire City defender Wayne Bridge vows to make critics eat their wordsMANCHESTER CITY FC
