Klinsmann: Brooks has made a statement at Copa

John Brooks has performed well for USA in the Centenario edition of the Copa America.

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists John Brooks will only get better after making a big statement at the Copa America Centenario.

Brooks was voted man of the match for his performance in USA's hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, which saw the host qualify for the quarterfinals despite playing almost all of the second half with 10 men. 

The 23-year-old has been one of the best so far during the special-edition centenary tournament after establishing himself as a Hertha Berlin regular in the Bundesliga.

Klinsmann is optimistic over USA's future, with several younger players making their way into the national team set-up. "It is fun to see young players coming through," Klinsmann said on Wednesday ahead of the team's quarterfinal clash with Ecuador in Seattle.

"I think John Brooks, for a performance like that, all of Europe is watching. That was a big statement. We are very optimistic about his future. He is a young player, very eager to learn and a good listener. 

"Now he is becoming more consistent in everything he does. Players just learn at that age how to live a professional lifestyle. 

"It is a big learning curve. He will only get better."