Abraham equals Lampard’s record after grabbing brace for Chelsea

Tammy Abraham became the first Englishman to score two goals in consecutive Chelsea games since boss Frank Lampard.

The 21-year-old striker netted a double in the first-half of the Blues visit of Sheffield United.

Not since current Stamford Bridge boss Lampard in 2010 has an English player netted more than one goal in consecutive Chelsea games.

Abraham, one of several players from Chelsea’s youth academy given a chance by Lampard, slotted home in the 19th minute when Sheffield keeper Dean Henderson failed to gather the ball under pressure from Christian Pulisic.

Abraham doubled Chelsea’s lead in the 43rd minute when he capitalised on a defensive mix-up.

Chelsea threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with newly promoted Sheffield United on Saturday, leaving manager Frank Lampard still looking for his first home win.