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Cole Palmer ranked 25th last month at the annual Ballon d’Or event for the world’s best footballers, but could any of his Chelsea teammates be nominated for the individual prize in the years ahead? Blues striker Nicolas Jackson, 23, has actually been tipped as a future winner. Kalidou Koulibaly recently claimed Chelsea’s Jackson can win a Ballon d’Or, which is quite a bold claim for the young talent. In 10 appearances this season, Jackson has scored six goals and created three assists during a fantastic few months. However, there’s still a long jump to the world’s very best centre-forwards. RE…

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