Lamps has been a fixture in the side despite the influx of new talent at Stamford Bridge over the last 18 months, and he will remain a fixture in the side until his level of performance dips.

When questioned about the record, Lamps told the Evening Standard: "Someone mentioned it to me before the Aston Villa game last week and I'm very proud of the achievement.

"It's nice to do it at a club like Chelsea where there's a lot of competition for places. It's been very difficult to stay in the team, particularly over the last 18 months, and both Ranieri and Jose Mourinho have shown good faith in me.

"At this club you're doing well if you can keep your place for 14, never mind 114 games, and hopefully I can keep going and extend the record. It's a long season and you've got to be lucky with injuries, but if I keep my form up I'll stay in the team."