Tammy
Abraham says support from Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and strong self belief
inspired him to overcome a tough tough start to life as a Premier League
striker.
Abraham, who joined the Chelsea academy in 2004, hit his first goals for
Chelsea as his brace at Norwich helped Lampard secure his first win as Blues
boss.
After starting the season with defeat at Manchester United, a Super Cup
penalty shoot-out loss to Liverpool and a draw at home to Leicester, Lampard
finally tasted victory with a 3-2 success at Carrow Road on Satuday.
Loan spells away from Stamford Bridge helped Abraham hone his craft, but he
had yet to find the net for Chelsea, missing his penalty in the shoot-out
against Liverpool, leading to the 21-year-old being racially abused on
social media.
But now the England international is among the goals for the Europa League
holders and wants to kick on after a successful day in East Anglia.
"I have always believed in myself," Abraham told Chelsea's official website.
"I know I have had a bit of a sticky time at the start of the season, but
I'm someone who doesn't let that affect me. It drives me on.
"Now I have scored two good goals and hopefully I can keep scoring for
Chelsea.
"This is football at the end of the day. You just have to enjoy it as much
as you can. It's not a long career, so while you're out there you just have
to give your best and just enjoy it."
Abraham opened the scoring with a fine finish on three minutes, with fellow
youngster Mason Mount also hitting the back of the net in an entertaining
first half which saw Norwich draw level twice through Todd Cantwell and
Teemu Pukki.
After scoring his first goal, Abraham, who settled the contest with a
well-taken second-half strike, celebrated by embracing Lampard and paid
tribute to his new boss.
"It's always nice to have that support behind you, especially how he
supports the young lads," he added.
"He gives us confidence. When a coach believes in you, you just want to do
your best and give 100 per cent."
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