Lampard has been prepared to put his trust in youngsters, with academy graduates getting a Premier League stage on which to prove their worth.

Mount is among those to have grabbed that opportunity, with it his quick feet which led to the penalty which broke the deadlock in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Brighton.

Lampard is delighted to have seen his own expectations passed by home-grown talent, telling BBC Sport: “The all-round game and quality of Mason. He is the catalyst for us getting in front with his sharpness.

“He was brilliant for me at Derby. I did not expect this level but he is improving daily.”