Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has revealed he was named after a player created by his father on Championship Manager!

Gilchrist has impressed in his breakthrough season this term.

And the homespun prospect revealed in Chelsea's Matchday programme: "My grandad and my dad used to have season tickets.

"They used to go all the time, and my aunty used to go with them as well sometimes. So I obviously support Chelsea as well. I remember watching the Champions League final – the first time we won it – in my uncle's living room. That was a good memory.

"Actually, my dad had a Football Manager game, or whatever it was called back then, and before I was even born, he made a player called 'Alfie Gilchrist', who played for Chelsea. He had chosen the name and everything, and he played with that character – as me – at Chelsea. So it's crazy how it's come to life."