Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has lavished praise on Raheem Sterling this week.

The England veteran looks back to his very best form after a tough previous season.

Sterling, a former Manchester City and Liverpool player, is the focal point of the Blues' front line under Pochettino so far.

Asked about Sterling by reporters, Pochettino said: "He was really committed with everything and that is why today. It is not a coincidence. It is about him. He was open and let us train him. That is most important.

“That is why for me he deserves the credit because he was available to receive the method and philosophy we wanted to work and the proposal we made every single day.

“It is difficult in this moment to arrive and perform the way he has performed."