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Michael Carrick singles out one Chelsea star after Middlesbrough's 6-1 Carabao Cup semi-final defeat... labelling the prodigy a 'real talent' and tipping him for a 'great career'

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes one Chelsea star seems destined for a 'great career' after witnessing their impact first hand in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

The Championship side were crushed 6-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of their semi-final, with the Blues overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first match.

Chelsea stormed into a 3-0 lead after a Jonny Howson own goal, strikes from Enzo Fernandez and Axel Disasi.

A brace from Cole Palmer and a late Noni Madueke strike sealed Chelsea's place in the final, with Morgan Rogers scoring a consolation for the visitors.