Delap Tipped for England Stardom as Maresca Places His Faith in Chelsea NewcomerMaresca confident in striker’s international futureEnzo Maresca knows what Liam Delap is capable of. The Chelsea

The message is always the same: you arrive, you work hard, you work more than the other number nine and you can be first choice No 9"

Enzo Maresca backed Liam Delap to be "England's future number nine" following his move to Chelsea. The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town for a reported £30m, with the striker signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.