That’s no mean feat. There’s plenty of competition for places and while Kai Havertz has been isolated from a positive coronavirus test, the Moroccan has been ruthlessly taking apart Burnley and Sheffield United with three assists and a goal in those matches.

as he plays in from the right and his glorious left-footed delivery is already one of the most difficult to stop in the division. Bigger tests will come than those he has faced so far, but he is already making it clear that he is not scared to be the creative force of Frank Lampard’s team.