Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola admits he's a big fan of Eden Hazard.

The Birmingham City manager is happy likening the Belgian to himself.

He told SFR Sport: "In Chelsea, there is Hazard who is a fantastic player. He is a player who has grown a lot this season. His personality, his qualities.

"He has similar characteristics to mine. He is very good in the first metres, to dribble. And this year, compared to the previous ones, he is also more decisive in front of the goal.

"I think that in his case, the merit also goes to Antonio Conte. Because in a physical point of view this season, he does extraordinary things."