Poulsen had looked on course to sign for Borussia Dortmund from FC Copenhagen before Schalke stepped up with a late £4m bid for the promising youngster.

He moves club after the World Cup but and already he has done everything to impress his new Bundesliga employers.

The 22-year-old has an impressive all-round game.

An unselfish player, he creates space for the attackers around him, can pass with equal ease off both feet and can track back when required.

Korea and Japan could be the perfect stage for him to show off his talents.