Former Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson says Conor Gallagher isn't good enough for the Blues at this stage in his career.

The 22-year-old has stood out while on-loan with Crystal Palace, scoring eight Premier League goals and catching the eye with his creativity and terrific work-rate, culminating in him being voted the Eagles' Player of the Season this week.

"Right now, I'm not sure if Conor Gallagher would get in Chelsea's team," Johnson said, in association with Lord Ping. "As he's been doing so well out on loan to Palace, if I was Chelsea, I'd be keen to give him another year on loan.

"That would give him another year to develop further, enjoy the games, learn the trade and then start smashing the first team door down the season after, but a lot can change in football.

"I like Gallagher a lot, but if he goes back to Chelsea, I don't think he'll play and you don't want to stall the progress that he's already made."