McFarlane set to be part of Rosenior's backroom staff

It is understood that Calum McFarlane, who has taken charge of Chelsea's past two games as interim manager, is being promoted to new boss Liam Rosenior's staff.

McFarlane stepped up from his role as under-21 coach to lead the first team following the departure of Enzo Maresca on 1 January.

Chelsea drew at Manchester City and lost at Fulham in his two matches in temporary charge, with Rosenior set to take the team for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Charlton.

However, McFarlane really impressed during the interim period and was already highly regarded from his short spell in the academy.