Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has hailed Mason Mount and Reece James as two Chelsea youngsters destined for the top.

Nevin told Chelsea’s official website: “Mason Mount looked like another [Chelsea player] who could skip off with the [player of the season] award early on and maybe still will.

“One thing is very likely, if he doesn’t win it this season, it will not be long before he does. He is such a top player, so versatile and so loved by the Chelsea fans.

“Reece James joins him on the list of future winners [for the award] I reckon even if this season might be a tad early for our rampaging right-back.”