Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.

Leopold Walhstedt - 6

Could've done better for the Chelsea opener after a tamely palming away Gallagher's cross straight into the path of Badiashile. Made routine saves outside of that and did well with the ball at his feet. 

Callum Brittain - 7

Did well against the very lively Sterling. Could've earned Rovers a penalty but the referee waved away the strong claims. Will be disappointed with a loose pass that cost the second goal but an otherwise strong display.

James Hill - 8

A man mountain in defence. He showed all the characteristics of a player capable of playing at this level consistently. Quick, strong and a great ability to read the game.

Hayden Carter - 7

Moved to the left side of defence and looked assured against the lively Jackson. Composed playing out from the back.

Harry Pickering - 6

Had a tough time against the tricky Palmer and then Sterling. Did well to manage an early caution.

Adam Wharton - 7

Started very brightly and then faded as Chelsea asserted themselves. Showed glimpses of why some think he can play at this level in the future.

Lewis Travis - 7

A battling performance from the captain, who didn't stop running. Good to have him back available.

Jake Garrett - 6

Pressed hard but didn't see a lot of the ball. Headed over the bar with a decent chance in the final stages.

Dilan Markanday - 6

A few nice pieces of footwork down the right wing but largely shackled by Cucurella. 

Andrew Moran - 6

Worked diligently to track James and tried to pose a threat going the other way. Didn't see lots of the ball.

Harry Leonard - 7

Held the ball up well and battled against two big centre-backs. Will be disappointed not to get his one real effort on goal on target.

Substitutes:

Scott Wharton (Carter, 60') - 6

Did well after coming on. Could've had a penalty after a shove in the back in the box.

Tyrhys Dolan (Markanday, 60') - 6

Tried to make things happen from the right. 

Arnor Sigurdsson (Moran, 74') - 6

Game had gone by the time he came on.

Niall Ennis (Leonard, 74') - 6

Worked hard but chances on goal.

Unused substitutes: Hilton, Gamble, Batty, Tronstad, Rankin-Costello.

Referee: Tim Robinson

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