Name a footballer more loved by neutral fans than N'Golo Kante. We'll wait.The France and Chelsea star captured the imaginations of the football-loving public while in the colours of Leicester City where he quickly established himself as one of the trustiest engines in the game.He was a crucial cog in the Foxes side that upset the odds to claim an unprecedented Premier League title in 2015/16 before he made a big money move to Chelsea.Since that title and that move, his trophy haul has only grown, with Kante adding further domestic titles, the Champions League and, of course, the World Cup to his collection.The man just never seems to stop and, when he is on form, will make the pitch feel claustrophobically small for the opposition.Former teammate Eden Hazard is famously quoted as saying that:"Sometimes, when I'm on the pitch, I see him twice. One on the left and one on the right. I think I'm playing with twins!"Chelsea's Kante lifts a trophy.Soccer Football - European Super Cup - Chelsea v Villarreal - Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland - August 11, 2021 Chelsea's N'Golo Kante celebrates with the trophy after winning the penalty shoot-out and the European Super Cup Action Images via Reuters/Jason CairnduffBe it in domestic football or on the international stage, Kante has never let his side down, giving absolutely everything he has when he steps onto a pitch.Alongside his never-say-die attitude, it wouldn't be wrong to describe Kante as one of the most humble men in the game.He regularly shies away from the limelight of his incredible success, drives a modest Mini-Cooper and does all he can to avoid headlines.N'Golo Kante celebrationPORTO, PORTUGAL - MAY 29: Ngolo Kante of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy following their team's victory during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)It's that combination of humility and ability that has so endeared the man to football fans, teammates, and even the staff responsible for him.If ever you needed further proof of how loved he is, look no further than the reaction of the French staff when Kante turned up late for training after his train was hit with delays in 2018.Instead of admonishing the tardy star, they instead choose to shower Kante with love, joking and playing around with him.You can see the wholesome moment in the clip below:

Lovely - you just couldn't be mad at the man even if you were being paid for it.

Kante's focus will now start to turn towards the upcoming World Cup in Qatar where he could still play a role in the French defence of their title.

He may not be the very first name on the team-sheet anymore, but he is still a crucial player for Les Bleus.