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Joe Cole hails Mason Mount's 'natural ability to impact a game' after starring role in Chelsea's win against Porto as Rio Ferdinand backs the midfielder to score more goals if his team-mates keep finding his runs

Joe Cole has heaped praise on Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount after his superb performance in the side's 2-0 Champions League win away at Porto on Wednesday.

Mount netted for the first time ever in the competition after a sumptuous turn, flicking Jorginho's firm pass round the defender marking him with wonderful improvisation before driving the ball low into the bottom corner.

The 16-cap international was highly prized by boss Thomas Tuchel's predecessor Frank Lampard, but since the German came in has made himself integral to the Blues.

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount scored his first ever Champions League goal against Porto
It came after a sumptuous turn to escape his marker in the quarter-final on Wednesday night

And former Chelsea midfielder Cole hailed his performance on BT Sport after the match.