Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he has improved a number of players this season.

The Italian named England internationals Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley as players who have progressed under him this season.

Speaking at a press conference for Thursday night's Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt, Sarri said: "A number of our players have improved this season including Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley.

"Even though there were problems this season, I believe things are going in the right direction."