THE BIG MATCH-UP

But he is confident he will be given a chance - it’s just up to the youngster to take it.

“If you work hard and always give the best you can you’ll get a chance,” said Brown, who faces former Blues teammate Tammy Abraham when Town travel to Bristol City on Friday.

“When that chance comes you have to be ready and take it - if you don’t, you can’t complain because you didn’t take it. “Marcus Rashford is a perfect example. “He got a chance in the Europa League and scored two goals on his debut. That’s history now and he’s a full-time member of the team.

“For a young player to see things like that happen you know it’s possible.

“At Chelsea you see (Nathaniel) Chalobah getting on the bench and coming on so it is possible.”

And Brown has received a major boost on the eve of the Bristol trip with a call-up to England’s Under 21 side for the first time.

The Chelsea loanee has previously been capped at U16, U17, U19 and U20 levels, but is yet to feature for Aidy Boothroyd’s 21s.

There was also good news for Town goalkeeper Danny Ward, who has been called up to the Wales squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

The Liverpool loanee has been in fine form this season, keeping nine Championship clean sheets in Town’s impressive push for promotion.