Former Chelsea fullback Graeme Le Saux is happy seeing Frank Lampard succeed as Blues manager.

Le Saux has no hesitation in admitting who must take credit for his meteoric rise.

He told The Sun: “Frank came from a footballing background and family and had a sixth sense about what was best for a young player. He found that at West Ham.

“It's a fantastic academy and club with a great culture.

“When you're a young, dedicated and ambitious player, however, you can have a club under your skin. But when there is the chance to join an elite club then you are going to do it.

“The proof is in the success he had.

“For West Ham fans, it must have been hard to see a home-grown player leave but, unfortunately, that's where supporters and players are different in terms of their mentality.

“You have one career to be the best you can be and the worst thing you can ever do is look back and regret.

“He delivered for West Ham when he was there and they should be incredibly proud of enabling his development."