Omari Hutchinson travelling up to the AMEX on Saturday with the first-team squad felt like a telling moment for the 19-year-old.
Having only joined from London rivals Arsenal during the summer after impressing for their academy, Hutchison has quickly garnered attention for his performances in the EFL Trophy for Mark Robinson's under-21 side and in Premier League 2.
Clips of his game-changing display away at Leyton Orient were being shared amongst Chelsea fans on Twitter, showcasing his trickery and speed with the ball. Going on a lung-bursting run towards goal before blasting a left-footed strike into the top corner. He has quickly been involved in first-team training with fellow academy peers.