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Ben Foster praises young Chelsea stars after rout of Wrexham in pre-season friendly as veteran goalkeeper says: 'Wow. There's so much pace, they're so sharp'

Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster was really impressed as Chelsea's young stars launched the Mauricio Pochettino era in style by thrashing the Welsh side 5-0 in a pre-season friendly in North Carolina.

The former Manchester United, Watford and West Brom stopper was beaten in the third minute by Ian Maatsen

And the defender doubled Chelsea's advantage just before half-time.

Foster was replaced by Rob Lainton at the break and he was powerless to stop Chelsea adding another three goals.

Afterwards Foster said he was impressed with Chelsea's attacking flair.