Charlie Colkett is determined to break through and become the first Chelsea youth team player since John Terry to command a permanent first team berth.
Colkett, 18, is captain of the FA Cup Youth winners who dispatched Manchester City in last night's second leg 2-1 and 5-2 on aggregate at Stamford Bridge. And he is in a hurry to emulate one of Chelsea's best ever players, Cesc Fabregas, whose playing style is similar to Colkett's.
"That's what I love doing," said the young English midfielder.
"Like Fabregas, I love trying to pull strings and we had an amazing night against Manchester City.
"I base my game on some of the Italian playmakers. The way they control the game and dictate the tempo is what I like to do and what I try to do."
Colkett admires Fabregas but is not in awe of the World and European cup winner.
"I see him sometimes when I train with the first team. It's just learning from these top class players and taking what I can. They show me what I need to be doing everyday and you see how good he is on the ball in the defensive side which Jose Mourinho likes a lot."
So what is his next footballing step.
"I have a lot of ambition and hopefully I can push to the first team and be the player that breaks the mould and get the opportunities. I want to work hard day in and day out to improve myself as much as I can."
While recognising his talents, modest Colkett is aware of how much he still needs to learn.
"I think my defensive duties is where I have improved most, this season'" he said.
"And doing the other side of the game. I enjoy doing it and want to become a complete all-round midfielder. I want to work on that and work on my strengths as well."
Chelsea's top stars are not short in passing on tips of the trade to the younger players and Colkett eagerly snaps up the advice.
"When I train with the first team, players drop comments here and there," he said. "John Terry is a great example of what I want to do because he's been the last person to do that really and he's great with the young players.
"He tells us just to make the most of everything, day in, day out because talent is one thing but working hard to get to that next level is the main thing."
Colkett has all the qualities to not be fazed by stepping up to train with the big boys.
"Training with them is similar to the youth set-up in that you've got to go there and be confident to show your ability and maximise the opportunity. It's a great learning experience," he said.