Frank Lampard beams at 'big talent' Conor Gallagher as he heaps praise on him

Frank Lampard heaped praised on Conor Gallagher's 'amazing character' after captaining Chelsea to a second consecutive victory on Monday evening.

The Blues struck twice in two minutes at Craven Cottage as Mykhailo Mudryk scored his first goal of the season and Armando Broja netted against the run of the play on his return from a long-term injury.

Lampard worked with Gallagher during his last Stamford Bridge management spell in what was a difficult period for the club last season, but admitted he is delighted to see the England international starring under Mauricio Pochettino.

Gallagher continued to deputise as club captain in the absence of permanent skipper Reece James and vice-captain Ben Chilwell, with Lampard hailing the midfielder's commitment to becoming a success at Stamford Bridge.

'He is an amazing character and big talent scoring goals from midfield,' explained Lampard on Sky Sports.

'As a manager you see things that those on the outside of the club don't and when you talk about players wanting to train at a level every day, sometimes you pick a team and people say why do you keep playing Conor Gallagher?

'Because of his desire to play for the club, the desire to raise standards and train hard.

'When I went back to the club he trained every day like he really wanted to show something. Being part-time captain gives him a chance to really kick on with his Chelsea career,' he added.

Gallagher was previously linked with a summer move away from Chelsea but has since started every Premier League game for the Blues this season.

His rise from academy graduate to first-team regular has coincided with England call-ups and Gallagher beamed at being handed more responsibility at Chelsea after beating Fulham.

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