Tuchel: We must keep our focus

be realistic and see that there are a lot of places and points between us and fourth. “If we don’t lose focus, the points will follow. But, for now, there is no other approach than doing it step by step.

“If this is the starting point, I am looking forward to where it will end up. “There is no room for disappointment, no room for doubts. We were brave, we had courage and we played as a team. I enjoyed it a lot because I was very happy with the intensity, the attitude, energy and quality of my team.

“We had a very good training session yesterday, 21 guys who were totally awake, to try to do what we are doing. But I didn’t expect it to be on this level from one training and two meetings. It gives me a good feeling for the future.”

Callum Hudson-Odoi was the stand-out performer for Chelsea, and Tuchel added: “Callum was the key with his speed and confidence.”

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo made no apology about being the party-pooper last night. He said: “There was no party, for anybody. A football match is no party, it is a very serious thing.

“I am proud, everything starts from there. We were a compact team, organised, bodies in front of the ball, doing everything to prevent Chelsea. We had chances but can do better.

“I am happy with the way the boys committed to the idea. We had a couple of chances but that will come because the commitment is there. This is a starting point.”