Football has a way of connecting generations that no other professional sport can, and yesterday, the Delap etched a quiet corner for themselves in the annals of Premier League lore.Coveted Ipswich

Maresca is on first-name terms Delap from his time coaching the son of the Premier League’s great ball-chucker in the Manchester City academy. Even before this game, he had touted the 21-year-old as a player with a big future for England. But how about for Chelsea, too?

The 21-year-old - who is the son of former Stoke City man Rory Delap - signed a five-year deal with the Tractor Boys until the summer of 2029, and Man City are also said to possess a 20% sell-on clause.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has tipped Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap to make an impact for England in the future.

"Ipswich will do very well to hold on to him. If they don't survive in the Premier League, you can't see his future being there. "He is a quality player. He led the line on his own against Chelsea. At times, Chelsea were playing a back five with four players in front, and they defended resolutely, but he was always an outlet.

Dispatching his effort from the penalty spot after being deemed to have been brought down by Blues shot-stopper Filip Jörgensen, Delap seemingly achieved the impossible; the same

Following a VAR review, Liam Delap steps up to the penalty spot and powers Ipswich Town in front of Chelsea early in the first half at Portman Road.

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has responded to reports linking him away with the club, with Chelsea among the Premier League sides rumoured to hold an interest in the 21-year-old. Delap was on the scoresheet on Monday night as Ipswich recorded a famous 2-0 win against the London club.