Since making his first team debut in January 2022, Lewis Hall has barely put a foot wrong as part of a Chelsea starting XI. The 18-year-old's opportunities have not been frequent but in most outings he has been among the contenders for the Blues' best player on the pitch.
That was true against Manchester City at the weekend, who four of his nine appearances have come against this term. Deputising for the injured Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell, the development star looks set to start in the west London side's remaining two games of the season against Manchester United and Newcastle, to finish a repertoire that has taken in some impressive opposition.
The youngster earned himself a place in the first team dressing room with his performances ahead of the World Cup, and while chances became more fleeting until recent injuries, Hall has rarely not looked the part. Lampard admitted as much, that Hall had proven he can handle the level, though he has only more recently featured due to the injuries in the squad.
