Frank Lampard was not able to crown his debut on the Chelsea bench with a win - but he believes Wednesday's rather underwhelming introduction will do his new charges a world of good.
Chelsea were held 1-1 by League of Ireland side Bohemians in Dublin, just days after Lampard was officially unveiled as Maurizio Sarri's successor.
The Blues had taken the lead through Michy Batshuayi after just eight minutes.
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They failed to capitalise on that early advantage, however, and the Gypsies hit back through Eric Molloy to earn a draw from the friendly.