For Brentford's Rico Henry, a game against Chelsea brings to mind both the competition but also an inspiration.
In Ben Chilwell, Chelsea possess an occupier of one of the left-back slots in Gareth Southgate's squad that England hopeful Henry is aiming to one day be in.
Meanwhile Reece James epitomises the all-round full-back and key contributor at both ends of the pitch that Henry is working towards becoming, though there will be no direct battle between the pair on Wednesday due to the Blues star's knee injury.
Ahead of next month's World Cup, those who are currently where Henry wants to be and how he can boost his own international prospects are very much in the 25 year-old's thoughts along with his and Brentford's form.