Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes one of the most important "signings" they made this year was Frank Lampard.

The club's record goalscorer finally agreed a new deal at the end of last season, even though for a while he looked set to be moving on.

But one of the former Portuguese manager's 'Untouchables' was always likely to have a role once his ex-manager returned to Stamford Bridge.

But Mourinho also said the 35-year-old has learnt to accept he needs to be rested from time to time...