James 'delighted' to be back in action with Chelsea

Forest missed the chance to mathematically confirm Luton's relegation by blowing a late lead to lose 3-2 to Chelsea. Mykhailo Mudryk's opener for Chelsea was quickly cancelled out by Willy Boly's header.

Callum Hudson-Odoi then seemed to have sealed Forest's survival against his former club when his fierce curling finish found the far corner 16 minutes from time.

Chelsea captain Reece James, who has missed most of the season with a hamstring injury, made an impact when he replaced Conor Gallagher in the 79th minute, providing the assist for Jackson's goal.

"It was so great to be back out there. It’s been a long five months since I played. I’ve been waiting for this return for so long, so I’m happy I can make my comeback today and help the team," he told his current club's press.

"It’s been a slow process for me to get back to this stage. Initially, we thought we would be looking at around three months out so to then be out for nearly five was really difficult for me to process in my head," he continued.

"I was really happy to play my part in the win and of course I’m delighted to assist Nicolas. Crossing is a strong attribute of mine, I had the opportunity to put it on a plate for Nicolas and a player of his quality, he was always going to score," he concluded.

But two goals in two minutes from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson boosted in-form Chelsea's charge towards Europe next season. Mauricio Pochettino's men move level on points with sixth-placed Newcastle, who were held 1-1 at home by Brighton.