Development Squad: Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

It hasn’t been the easiest week for Chelsea’s Development Squad.

A lengthy trip North last weekend to play Everton was all for nothing, as the match was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, but they were back on the road again three days later for a 450-mile round trip to Plymouth and back in the EFL Trophy.

A last-gasp winner from Jon Russell made the return journey from Devon all the sweeter, but the visit of Blackburn Rovers to Cobham on Saturday meant there was no rest for the wicked. Russell got himself on the scoresheet again, though, and a late winner from Armando Broja ensured the Blues finished the week still unbeaten in...