Source: PA
Wilkins: McEachran progress is lovely
Assistant coach Ray Wilkins believes Chelsea fans have already warmed to teenage midfielder Josh McEachran.
The 17-year-old, a product of the youth system, only made his competitive debut for the club last month when he was a substitute in the 4-1 Champions League win away to Slovakian side Zilina.
But Wilkins believes the rookie, who has made three Barclays Premier League appearances since, has already shown enough to convince the Chelsea fans he is a player for the future.
"It is lovely for everyone when a home-grown guy comes through," Wilkins said. "That has been the case with all the young lads who have come on this season and last season. The crowds have taken to them straight away.
"There seems to be an affiliation with the supporter that is lovely to watch."
