What happened. Chelsea's pre-season has seen strikers Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap impress, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a selection headache before the Premier League season.

Jackson, on loan at Bayern last season, has looked sharp but not scored.
Delap started against AC Milan after a substitute appearance.
Aston Villa linked with Jackson, but he remains at Chelsea.

Alonso must decide his starting striker as the season starts in two weeks.

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