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Fulham youngster Taylor-Crossdale harbours no regrets leaving Chelsea

Fulham striker Martell Taylor-Crossdale insists he has no regrets about leaving Chelsea.

The 20-year-old switched across West London last summer, but has been restricted to just one first-team appearance.

Fellow Blues academy graduates Reece James, Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount have blossomed at Stamford Bridge this season, but Taylor-Crossdale harbours no doubts about his decision.

"It was hard to leave but it was the right decision," he told Goal.

"You have to see the bigger picture. There are different pathways for everyone. Saying goodbye to everyone was hard but sometimes you have got to do what you have got to do.

"The top goalscoring season was helped by [Under-18 head coach] Ed Brand and Jody Morris. They showed me the next levels to go to. The fitness levels, footballing, tactically and then I was topping the charts. That was good.

"I had James, who was crossing from everywhere, defending and leading the team. Then on the other side, I had Callum who creates, links and scores. It made it easier for us. Having both of them was crazy."

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