Having returned from the extended international break with a thumping 5-1 victory over the Cherries at Stamford Bridge last week, the Blues are hoping to take that form on the road for our first fixture of the season to be played outside London.

That game will take place on the banks of the Mersey at Everton's new home, as we make what will be just our second visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The high morale carried over from the win over Bournemouth was clear with plenty smiles out on the training pitch, even as the squad was put through their paces by Xabi Alonso, as he looks to build on that platform to gather momentum in our Premier League campaign.

Below you can find our favourite images from Thursday's training session, as the intensity continues to increase ahead of Saturday's match at Everton.