Lampard smiling again after convincing Blues win

Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, was a pleased man following his side’s crushing 3-0 Premier League win over Burnley at home having previously played to a 1-all draw against Brighton in their first league outing of the New Year.

The former Blues player was particularly pleased to see the “real Callum Hudson-Odoi” score his first league goal and has challenged the winger to match the high standards he set on the night. The 19-year-old showed great enterprise; stealing into the box to finish off Cesar Azpilicueta’s chipped ball as he netted his side’s third just minutes after the restart.

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Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi netted his first Premier League goal much to the delight of boss Frank Lampard (Image: Getty Images).

Hudson-Odoi thus carried on his goalscoring form from last weekend’s FA Cup third-round win over Nottingham Forest, having played something of a half-hearted role so far. “For Callum to score in the six-yard box is more exciting than him scoring from 30 yards without a doubt,” Lampard commented, reflecting on the 19-year-old’s performance.

It means he is willing to get in there. [But] it wasn’t the only time he did that. His overall performance was a statement of what he has to do. That was the real Callum. If he carries on like that, we will have a real player.”

Already assured of being fourth in the league regardless of Saturday’s result, Chelsea’s win ensures they preserve a five-point cushion between themselves and Manchester United, who lead the pack below them chasing Champions League qualification. Lampard’s Blues next make a trip to northeast England to face Newcastle United in a league date on Saturday.