Tosin and Palmer were both part of the starting XI for Saturday’s resounding success in the FA Cup quarter-finals, which saw the Blues defeat Port Vale 7-0 to book our place in the last four.

Palmer captained the Blues from the start for the first time in that game, while Tosin put us four up by scoring his second goal of the season, both of which have come in the FA Cup, having also found the net against Charlton Athletic in the third round.

That left the defender, first and foremost, pleased at a job well done after booking our place in the semi-finals.

‘That was the objective going into the Port Vale game, that we get ourselves to Wembley, so we were pleased to do that,’ reflected Tosin.

‘The FA Cup is a huge trophy and, as long as you’re in it, then you’re in it to win it. That is what we’re trying to do.’

One moment that caught the eye during our comprehensive victory was after Tosin had found the net. After the defender's header found the bottom corner, captain for the day Palmer rushed to congratulate his team-mate, close friend and fellow Mancunian.

‘He’s my guy,’ laughed Tosin. ‘He’s always encouraging me and I’m always encouraging him, so it was nice.

‘He leads by example. You can see through his performances that he is one of our leaders and one of our best players. So it was nice to see him get the armband.’

Injuries through the season have made it challenging for Palmer to maintain the incredible highs set during his first two seasons with the Blues, but the England international's contribution and talent have never been in doubt by those at Stamford Bridge.

That is certainly the case for Tosin, who underlined our No.10’s commitment to perform at his very best for Chelsea, and the rest of the squad’s belief in his ability.

He said: ‘It’s football, people go through different spells of form. If you know Cole, you know he’s a relaxed guy, but he is ambitious and wants to be the best. That is what he’s striving for.

‘He’s a top player and always has good games, but he also knows he can always improve.

‘When he hits his level, he’s one of the best players in the Premier League. So we all believe that and I'm sure he has full confidence in himself.’

The next opportunity for Palmer to show what he can do will be a big one, as both he and Tosin go up against the club where they started their careers in the youth system. That takes place on Sunday, when Chelsea host Manchester City at the Bridge in the Premier League.

The defender insists personal feelings are safely stowed away, though, with the focus firmly on the task at hand and securing a positive result for the Blues.

‘We’re just looking forward to the game and getting the job done against Manchester City,’ he added. ‘Hopefully, we get the three points, but we need to prepare now and that is our focus.’