**Liam Delap says scoring his first Chelsea goal was among the best moments of his career so far.**
The 22-year-old netted in the [3-0 Club World Cup win over ES Tunis](https://hayters.com/liam-delap-shows-why-should-be-chelseas-first-choice-striker-win-over-es-tunis/) as the Blues progressed to the round of 16 to face Benfica.
Delap signed for Chelsea from Ipswich earlier this summer and [has impressed in his first outings for the club](https://hayters.com/maresca-delighted-with-delap-start/).
And reflecting on scoring his first goal in Chelsea colours, he said: “It’s an incredible feeling.
“I came here to score goals and to get the first one is a good feeling.
“I think there’s always that little bit of, not relief, but extra little bit of confidence. I think coming to a place like this (Chelsea), you’ve got to have confidence.”
Asked where that goal ranks among the best in his career, he replied: “Definitely it’s right up there, coming to this size of a club and getting your first goal, it means everything to me. It’s definitely special.”
Delap faces competition from Nicolas Jackson for a place in Chelsea’s starting 11, but earned a start against ES Tunish with his team-mate suspended following his red card against Flamengo.
And the Englishman says starting life at his new club with a tournament has been beneficial for him.
“This tournament has really helped me settle in because if we were back at the training ground, everyone would be disappearing at 3 o’clock and here we’re together all the time,” he said.
“It’s a great way to get settled in and everyone has been really helpful.
“The boys have really helped me settle in. The manager I know really well and I’m familiar with his style of play so hopefully I can just keep continuing and growing in this team.”
On facing Benfica in the round of 16, Delap added: “That’s why I came to this club, to play on big stages like this so I’m really excited.”