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Lampard admits Chelsea academy staff delighted with kids success

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits the academy staff are delighted after their 5-2 win at Wolves.

Tammy Abraham struck a hat-trick, while Fikayo Tomori and Mason Mount also scored.

Lampard said, "They're delighted. They've worked for years. They bring players through with a great attitude and desire.

"We had a couple of pints in the week with Neil Bath (head of youth development) and the Academy staff because I think it's important the club is joined up. It doesn't mean young players are going to start every week, but there must be a connection. When they work for hours and hours with these young players, and invest time, it's nice for them to see.

"When I sit here and Tammy's scoring and it makes me happy, we should also praise Neil Bath, Jim Fraser (assistant head of youth development) and all the Academy staff."

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