Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he is better for last season's loan at West Brom.

Despite an impressive individual campaign, including goals in back-to-back games in early winter and winning the club's Young Player of the Year award, the team eventually lost their fight against the drop.

"It's great to be back," he told chelseafc.com.

"I'm enjoying seeing some old friends who I've grown up with through the Academy and to train under the manager has obviously been great as well. The sessions have been tough but really good so I've enjoyed the first few days.

"I've loved every loan I've been on and every game I've played.

"It's been great meeting new people, playing with a load of different players and under different managers. It's all about getting different experiences."