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Chelsea starlet Fikayo Tomori hails Frank Lampard for backing him, Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham as his 'fun and exciting' breakthrough year lies in limbo... and reveals why he can't wait to get back to Cobham for training

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has lauded manager Frank Lampard for giving him the confidence to emerge as one the club's breakthrough stars this season.

Despite making his Blues debut in the final game of the 2015-16 season, it was only this term the 22-year-old was given another chance to shine at Stamford Bridge under Lampard.

He has since played 22 times across all competitions for the Blues and admits the experience has boosted his confidence significantly having earned the trust of Lampard last term when he was on loan at Derby County under the then Rams boss.