Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer ’s lean streak has made him a better player, after the playmaker’s sensational performance inspired Chelsea ’s Conference League comeback. The Blues claimed their first silverware in three years by beating Real Betis 4-1 in Wroclaw in what was a far more competitive contest than that scoreline suggests.

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, speaking on TNT Sports: "Cole Palmer is an absolute genius. "We don't produce these players. They don't fall off trees. "He took the game by the scruff of the neck tonight and there are not many players in world football that can do what he does.

After three years and a total spend of more than £1 billion under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital consortium, it was ultimately fitting that the best signing of them all was the one who delivered the first trophy of this new era at Chelsea.

Fernandez has earned a lot of praise this season, and McCoist believes he’s been Chelsea’s best player even ahead of Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo. Interestingly, McCoist wasn’t the only pundit who took part in this challenge.

Joe Cole believes Cole Palmer is "destined for greatness" as he predicts the Chelsea forward to be the difference maker in Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis.

Champions Liverpool have five players in our all-star selection after romping to the title - but who else has earned inclusion?