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'I thought it hit the post!': Ben Chilwell admits he was 'baffled' his stunner against Southampton had crossed the line as defender insists lack of minutes this season hasn't been 'frustrating'

Ben Chilwell reveals his low-key celebration following his late strike in Chelsea's Premier League win over Southampton was due to the fact he was 'baffled' he had actually scored.

The England full-back struck late to wrap up a battling 3-1 victory as Thomas Tuchel's side dug deep to see off Southampton's stubborn resistance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

And Chilwell admits he simply played on at first because he wasn't convinced his effort had crossed the line in the first place.

Ben Chilwell fired home Chelsea's third goal to seal theiru00a0 3-1 win over Southampton

Ben Chilwell fired home Chelsea's third goal to seal their 3-1 win over Southampton

The England international's (middle) celebrations were muted despite scoring on Saturday

Chilwell, who admits he has had to remain patient before he made his first Premier League start of the campaign against the Saints, told the Chelsea website: 'I thought it hit the post so I just played on!