Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer believes Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo will play for a Premier League or Championship club in the coming years after catching the eye with a string of fine performances for the Addicks.

The London born youngster has been directly involved in seven goals (5 goals, 2 assists) in the league this season after he was brought into the starting line-up following injuries to Jake Forster-Caskey and Ahmed Kashi.

''He’s got the right attitude and hunger for the game so he’s going to be a very good player,'' Bowyer said to News Shopper.

''He’ll definitely be playing at a higher level. It’s down to him to keep his feet on the ground and keep working hard and keep believing in himself.

''It’s a confidence thing with Joe. He’s definitely improved and I can see that he has great potential.''

Aribo and his teammates, including ex-Manchester United youth-teamer Nicky Ajose, travel to Bristol Rovers in their next fixture.

Igho Kingsley