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Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss saw his side hit seven against QPR

Chelsea 7-1 QPR: Frank Lampard's side step up preparation for Premier League return as Ruben Loftus-Cheek nets a double


Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Billy Gilmour both scored twice as Chelsea routed QPR 7-1 in a friendly at Stamford Bridge.

The England midfielder has been out for more than a year after rupturing his Achilles during a friendly at New England Revolution at the end of last season.

Gilmour, 19, was breaking in to Frank Lampard's team before the game was brought to a halt due to the coronavirus crisis and his double will provide a confidence boost ahead of the Premier League's return.

Mason Mount, Willian and Olivier Giroud were also on the score sheet.

N’Golo Kante started having made his comeback to training later than the majority of the squad because of safety fears amid the pandemic.

Chelsea go to Aston Villa on Sunday as the top flight resumes after being halted by the pandemic in March.

QPR host Barnsley when the Sky Bet Championship makes its comeback on Saturday.


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