Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has hailed the goalscoring form of Tammy Abraham.

The striker struck again in victory over Aston Villa last night and Azpilicueta says he can win this season's Golden Boot.

Azpilicueta revealed that Abraham never mentions the Golden Boot award – but insisted: “He doesn't talk about that.

“He is second after Vardy. Vardy is having an amazing season and Tammy is behind him - so if he is there it is because he deserves it.

“Not only is he scoring goals. He is playing for the team, recovering the ball. He made a tackle in our own half that was an amazing effort, he made an assist as well.

“I am not just looking into his goals as a number - because he is doing more than that.

“I am confident that he can get many more goals because of the way he is working and improving since he started pre-season. It is amazing - and he has the potential to go even higher.

“I know we are still in December with a lot of games to go, but with his passion and hunger, he is capable of getting to the top."

Azpilicueta added: “Tammy's desire is amazing. When he was injured he wanted to come back as soon as possible.

“For him it was special to play against Villa, where he got promoted to the Premier League and where he had an amazing spell.

“I am very happy for him because he showed that strength of character to play, score and get an assist. He was key for us."