Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku is delighted to have come through his first competitive start for the club.

The Frenchman has been unable to contribute to the club's campaign since pre-season.

After recovering from a knee injury, Nkunku was in action in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

"It was a big fight and we played a good game," Nkunku said post-game.

"I think we could have scored more goals, but the most important thing is the three points.

"Personally, it meant a lot to me [to make his first start]. I am very happy because it has been six months since I started a game. I feel good and the most important thing is I don't feel any issues after the game, so we are concentrating on improving.

"I think we need to be focused on every game and every training session to improve. We have a young team but with big quality, and we need to work together to improve and enjoy success together."