Alfie Gilchrist has only had two senior appearances for Chelsea in his young career but is already getting plaudits for his energy and desire.
In the game against Crystal Palace, he put his head where it hurts and fans likened him to John Terry for his commitment.
"The moment I came on was amazing," he said. "My first touch was a good tackle and my second was just a smash.
"That’s what you’ve got to do, make sure the first thing you do is positive, and from there, you hope, it will take care of itself.
"As soon as I put the big challenge in I just heard the whole crowd erupt so I just got up and went again to try and get it, make another tackle or block.
"I’d been on the bench a few times this year and when it did come to the moment when he called me over, it was just like 'this is it'.
"You always have to prepare and have the right mindset to be ready just in case you do have the chance to come on. I just wanted to take my chance and I was full of energy."
He revealed that JT also messaged him after the game, congratulating him on his performance.
"I speak to John Terry quite a bit because he worked with me in the Academy.
"He messaged me straight away after the game saying he was so happy for me. That’s my idol growing up, so being able to play for the club he played for when I was watching him all the time is just massive for me."
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