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Mauricio Pochettino claims 'David Beckham is shaking' after Raheem Sterling's stunning free-kick in Chelsea's 4-0 FA Cup victory over Preston... as Blues star scores second set-piece strike of the season

Mauricio Pochettino claimed that 'David Beckham is shaking' after Raheem Sterling scored a stunning free-kick against Preston.

The England international stepped up and whipped a fierce effort into the top corner of the FA Cup tie on Saturday night to help ensure the Blues' 4-0 victory at home.

It was Sterling's second free-kick of the season, after already scoring a similar effort in their 4-1 Premier League defeat to Newcastle back in November.

It's clear that the 29-year-old's efforts have not gone unnoticed, particularly with boss Pochettino who was quick to praise the forward's progress.