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Chelsea has its own Marcus Rashford in Kasey Palmer - but he needs his chance

The 19-year-old dazzled in the final of the UEFA Youth League but now needs Guus Hiddink to give him a chance to shine in the first team.

With Oscar out of form and Eden Hazard nowhere to be seen, Guus Hiddink may want to kick his policy of promoting Chelsea’s youth players up a few gears.

Chelsea lifted the UEFA Youth League in Switzerland for the second year in a row after beating a talented Paris-Saint Germain side 2-1 in Nyon.

In an enthralling game which included strong tackles, disallowed goals and neat football from both sides, one player stood out above the rest: Kasey Palmer.