Roma Under 19s 1-2 Chelsea Under 19s: England World Cup heroes make winning return as young Blues stars win in UEFA Youth League encounter

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Two of England's U17 World Cup-winning heroes were back in action for Chelsea U19s - just 24 hours after landing back in England following their global age-range triumph.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and George McEachran both started for the Blues on Tuesday afternoon as they emerged victorious at Roma in their UEFA Youth League encounter.

First-half goals from Dujon Sterling and Martell Taylor-Crossdale saw Chelsea U19s prevail at the Stadio Tre Fontane, despite a late goal from Zan Celar to give the hosts some hope.

Dujon Sterling celebrates his opener with Ethan Ampadu and George McEachran on Tuesday

Martell Taylor-Crossdale celebrates doubling Chelsea Under 19s' advantage in Rome

Sterling slots home as Chelsea's youngsters recorded a win away from home in Italy

However, it was the involvement of Hudson-Odoi and McEachran that caught the eye - with the pair both playing over an hour of the Group C clash.

Having arrived back from India on Monday, after beating Spain 5-2 in the U17 World Cup final on Saturday, Chelsea manager Joe Edwards recalled his midfield duo to the starting line-up.

Hudson-Odoi's dead-ball delivery proved a source of concern for Roma's defence and it was through this route that Chelsea broke the deadlock. 

Sterling eventually profited from close range on 16 minutes after the hosts failed to clear their lines.

Taylor-Crossdale made it 2-0 just five minutes later when he raced clear to score.

Hudson-Odoi could've extended the lead on two occasions before he was replaced by Luke McCormick on 69 minutes. 

McEachran, who was excellent midfield, was withdrawn on 64 minutes for Billy Gilmour.

Callum Hudson-Odoi was back in action 24 hours after landing back at Heathrow Airport

Hudson-Odoi and McEachran were part of England's Under 17 World Cup winning side