Chelsea legend Didier Drogba admits he's a big fan of Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.

Drogba, now with Montreal Impact, worked with Lukaku when the pair were together at Chelsea.

He recalled to DH.be: "When he signed for Chelsea, he still had to work hard technically.

"I remember that he often worked alone and he is now being rewarded.

"He scores with the left foot, the right, his head. I told him that he would become one of the best in the championship."

Drogba continued: "I'm not surprised he left Chelsea because of the competition. He's restoring his confidence and had to go and play in a team like Everton where he can play a lot and where if you do not play well in a match, you still play the next game.

"For Chelsea, it's very difficult because if you're not successful, you're out of the team and you do not play for a long time."