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Black boots, a cool head and a football father: the story of Ethan Ampadu's rise to stardom

The versatile Blues defender has become the youngest player to break into an elite team under Antonio Conte and he has taken his chances to play

From the fourth tier of English football to a debut with the Premier League champions, Ethan Ampadu has excelled at every level thanks to the perfect footballing education.

Having move to Chelsea over the summer, the Blues are yet to agree a fee for the player they signed at 16 years old, as they await a summer tribunal with Exeter City.

The Grecians' youngest ever player, at just 15 years, 10 months and 26 days, can credit three men in particular for his development.