Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham says the support of manager Frank Lampard has led to his sudden goalscoring form.

Abraham has had a run of seven goals in three games.

“Before the Norwich game [on August 24], the gaffer had a good chat with me," he said. “Up to that point, it had been kind of a challenge for me this season.

“I had the penalty situation against Liverpool in the Super Cup, I had the racist abuse, but for a coach to believe in me, that meant a lot.

“That day, he just said to me: 'Listen, I know what you're made of — just go and show everyone else.'

“He said: 'You've done it [on loan] at Aston Villa, just go on the pitch and enjoy yourself'. It's always nice to hear that, when you know there's no pressure on you and you can just go out and enjoy yourself. I felt confident that day and I still do. I said to myself, 'You've been given this opportunity to start for Chelsea. Grab it with two hands.'"