Lampard backs Abraham to shine for England

The 22-year-old was named in Gareth Southgate's squad for this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria alongside Blues teammates Ross Barkley, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori on Thursday.

Abraham has eight goals in 10 appearances this season and Chelsea manager Lampard is pleased to see him back in the England squad after two previous friendly appearances in 2017.

"Everyone knows his form's really good. I think he's been in the equation probably for Gareth all season because of how he's played and it's a natural progression for him," Lampard said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.