Loftus-Cheek will be travelling to Russia this summer after making Gareth Southgate's 23-man list following impressive performances during his loan stint at Crystal Palace.

The midfielder's parent club is Chelsea, like Piazon, who has spent the past five years being loaned out by the 'Blues'.

However, Piazon will return to Stamford Bridge this summer after he too experienced a successful season with Fulham, who secured promotion to the Premier League on Saturday.

When asked about whether he thought the loan system at Chelsea helps young players, Piazon said: "I think it is getting better now. Ruben [Loftus-Cheek] is a great example. He is going to the World Cup and he was on loan at Palace.

"A lot of players did well on their loans and they got a move or are back in the Chelsea first-team. The boys are understanding better what a loan is and what you have to do well to develop for the Chelsea first-team or for another team.

"The system is improving and our understanding of the system is also improving. It is working better now.

"The contact they have with us now is more consistent as well. A few years ago the contact was every once in a while, now it is much more. We feel a little closer to the club."

Piazon scored six goals in 25 appearances for the 'Cottagers' but hasn't discussed the possibility of returning to the club next season.

He revealed: "No [discussions] yet. We spoke briefly after the game [play-off final]. Everyone was so excited and the chats were not properly serious.

"We have got time. Last year it was the same, we didn't speak much at the end of the season and I ended up coming back. Let's just see what happens."

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