Chelsea hero Pat Nevin says former manager Frank Lampard deserves credit for building their Champions League winning team.

The Scot wrote for chelseafc.com: "I had a quick look at some of Frank's formations and team selections for big games and it was very interesting. In the 0-0 game against Manchester United back in October last year, he played a very Thomas Tuchel like 3-4-3 that only had two changes from the team that played in the Champions League final. Christian Pulisic was in for Mason Mount and Kurt Zouma played rather than Toni Rudiger.

"The successful team was in there all along and all that was needed was a little tinkering at the edges with players' self-belief and a settled system they could buy into. That sounds crazily simple in hindsight, but it isn't.

"I was impressed with Frank's willingness to be adaptable in different situations with the system and the personnel. This is often an important skill to have. Thomas Tuchel also made changes after he arrived but they were tweaks rather than big bold moves. The three at the back was set in stone for example.

"In hindsight the biggest hint that this team could go on to greatness was the 4-0 win in Seville after a game against Spurs a few days before. Only one outfield player started both games, Mateo Kovacic, yet a top Spanish side were crushed. Something stirred at that moment in our collective minds. We have got a very, very deep squad in a season that needs that back up more than any other season in history."