Abraham can be Chelsea’s No.9 for many years’ – Cole lauds Lampard’s young Blues

A man who enjoyed a successful spell at Stamford Bridge in his playing career, and is now back as a coach, is excited by the potential in west London

Tammy Abraham is capable of being “Chelsea’s No.9 for many, many years”, says Joe Cole, with Frank Lampard proving that age is just a number when it comes to his exciting youngsters.

Faith is being shown in academy graduates under a new coaching regime at Stamford Bridge.

That is giving those who have been on the fringes of the fold, or out on loan, an opportunity to shine on the senior Premier League stage.