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'He was the one we looked at as the inspiration that we could get a chance': Chelsea youngster Fikayo Tomori reveals he followed John Terry as motivation to break into first team

Chelsea youngster Fikayo Tomori has revealed he followed John Terry as motivation to break into the Blues first team.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge as manager Frank Lampard has opted for youth.

The 2019-20 season has seen a host of players from Chelsea's youth ranks make the transition to the senior squad. Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Reece James have all played first-team football this campaign.

Fikayo Tomori has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard

And Tomori has revealed that Chelsea legend John Terry, who also progressed from the club's academy, provided incentive.