MAURICIO POCHETTINO turned to his £106 million World Cup winner to see off ten free transfers.
Crack open the bubbly and start dreaming of Wembley Chelsea fans.
The Premier League’s big spenders came from behind to see off League Two opposition and scrape into the Carabao Cup third round.
A goal in the 72nd minute from Enzo Fernandez finally allowed boss Pochettino to breathe easily on a night when yet again his club’s mix ‘n’ match, buy it quick and stack it high transfer policy was put under the cosh.
After going behind to a soft 19th minute penalty, Chelsea with all their vast wealth, trailed for 27 minutes before pulling level from the spot themselves against a squad with only one paid-for player in its starting lineup.