Chelsea boss Lampard hails Abraham: But I want more

Frank Lampard says Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham deserves his wonderful start to the season.

Abraham brought his goal tally to nine in Sunday's 4-1 win over Southampton at St. Mary's

And Blues boss Lampard insists he will keep pushing Abraham to improve his game.

He said: "When people are in good form, things happen for them. It comes from how Tammy has handled himself all season, from pre-season, from early season when people were questioning him in different ways, and the work ethic behind the scenes that gets him in such good nick.

"He's not just an incredible handful for defenders, with his running, holding the ball up and good feet; he's getting the goals which is brilliant for him.

"I trusted in Tammy at the start of the season. I felt it was his time to come back to Chelsea. He also has Oli Giroud, a World Cup winner, and Michy Batshuayi, a top-class Premier League striker, and he has made the position his own in the short term.

"He has to keep that going because competition is key. Over the course of the season we will need everybody, but he deserves the great week he has had and the great season he is having. I'll keep on him because I want more."