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Chelsea 3-1 BATE Borisov: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Loftus-Cheek Nets Treble in Easy Win

Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored his first ever senior hat trick as Chelsea strolled past BATE Borisov to secure a 3-1 Europa League victory on Thursday

The Blues took little time to storm into an early lead as the vibrant Loftus-Cheek arrived to stroke the ball home after just two minutes following some strong work on the flank from right back Davide Zappacosta.

The England international, drafted into a Chelsea side which featured eight changes from the team which drew 2-2 with Manchester United on Saturday, doubled his tally and his side's lead with a deft flick from a corner on the eighth minute.