The 22-year-old England international, scored one and provided an assist to help beat AC Milan 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

It was Chelsea’s first win 9f the Champions League this season, having lost their first game to Dinamo Zagreb and drew their second with Salzburg.

“It’s easy to talk about him because he is someone I really like,” Silva told Hayters.

“He is one of the strengths of our team, both offensively and defensively.

“I hope he can continue like this, because if he keeps this winning mentality, he has everything to be one of the best in history.”