Frank Lampard hailed Billy Gilmour's 'outstanding' return as the teenage Scot impressed in Chelsea's 1-1 Champions League draw with Krasnodar.
Gilmour has battled back from a four-month injury layoff after knee surgery, and looked assured and confident in the Blues' midfield.
The 19-year-old enjoyed a stellar breakthrough campaign last term but now faces even greater competition for chances at Stamford Bridge given Chelsea's £220m summer recruitment drive.
Blues boss Lampard hailed Gilmour's showing in the dead-rubber Champions League encounter however, tipping the ex-Rangers youth product to push hard for regular football now.