Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka: It's been a great preseason

Carney Chukwuemeka feels his game has progress during Chelsea's US preseason tour.

The midfielder has impressed as Chelsea have traveled the 'States.

Speaking after their 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund, Chukwuemeka told the club's website: "Definitely [a great pre-season]. The togetherness of the group has been top, and we are gelling together. It's been a good pre-season, unbeaten, it's all we can ask for going into the Premier League season.

"I've enjoyed my pre-season. During the summer I worked on seeing where I can affect the game. I'm 100 per cent sure goals are coming in the Premier League this season.

"For me personally, my aim is to break into the first-team. I have set myself targets for goals and assists and to help the team win games and trophies. But my target is to break into the first-team.

It's been an amazing trip. We are looking forward to getting back now and getting ready for the start of the season."

On working with new manager Mauricio Pochettino, he added: "He said to me just to express myself, play with confidence and freedom. He's put belief in me. He said to do what I can do and the rest will follow."