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Chelsea wonderkid Hudson-Odoi is ready for first-team role, says Sarri

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has confirmed 17-year-old winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for a first-team role this season following his impressive display against Arsenal in the International Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Hudson-Odoi made his Premier League debut in January and went on to feature once more last term, having previously played an important role in England's victorious Under-17 World Cup campaign.

Although Chelsea ultimately lost 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with the Gunners, Hudson-Odoi was again excellent out wide, causing Hector Bellerin no end of problems and winning a penalty from him, which Alvaro Morata ultimately wasted.