Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek praised two-goal Raheem Sterling for victory over Leicester City.

The difference-maker in the final third was Sterling, who opened his Chelsea account and then doubled his tally with what would prove to be the game's decisive strike.

"Raz is always going to get goals," acknowledged Loftus-Cheek to chelseafc.com.

"Hopefully now he's got his first, the floodgates will open. I'm sure he will keep getting on the scoresheet. I'm very pleased for him to get his first couple of goals. He was fantastic, and here's to many more."

Loftus-Cheek also acclaimed the impact made by Edouard Mendy following a tricky afternoon at Elland Road last weekend. The Senegalese made a couple of crucial saves to help earn the points this time around.

"He was fantastic. One mistake doesn't get him down, he's ready to go again. That's what a top player does.

"Ed is a fantastic leader on the pitch and you can always hear his voice behind you, which is great, and obviously his goalkeeping ability is fantastic. He's a massive plus for the team."