Chelsea caretaker Frank Lampard has revealed that he tried to sign Trevoh Chalobah in the past.

Lampard admits that he looked at the young defender with a view to signing him on loan when he was Derby and Everton manager.

The Blues legend was in charge at Derby for a year before his permanent stint as Chelsea boss, while he managed Everton after his sacking by the Stamford Bridge club.

“I was looking forward to working with Trev, because I didn't get that chance when I was here before", said Lampard to reporters.

“In my short period here, you look at the individual performances and I've been very happy. I tried to get him on loan when I've been working elsewhere.

“It's been nice and I appreciate what a high-level player he is. The bigger picture is the way he's applying himself since I've come back. He's a delight to train with every day because he comes in with enthusiasm. He's low maintenance, and when you talk about the things you want, he tries to do them on the pitch — which is a great thing."