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Olivier Giroud praises 'humble' Calum Hudson-Odoi as winger stays coy on chances of starting Carabao Cup final after scoring in win over Malmo

Olivier Giroud hailed 'humble' Callum Hudson-Odoi as the talented Chelsea teenager remained coy when asked if he had forced his way into the starting line-up for Sunday's Carabao Cup final.

Maurizio Sarri's side take on Manchester City - who beat them 6-0 in the Premier League just a few weeks ago - at Wembley Stadium this weekend with Hudson-Odoi's latest performance aiding his case of a rare start.

Chelsea have endured a tough few weeks but temporarily restored a feel-good factor with a 3-0 win over Swedish minnows Malmo in the Europa League.