It's No. 7 for Sheva

Andriy Shevchenko looks set to wear the number seven shirt next season after Jose Mourinho indicated the player can continue with number he has sported for many seasons.

"He will have his loved number seven in a Chelsea shirt," confirmed his new boss.

Chelsea's new record signing made the squad number his own at AC Milan and it is also the shirt he wears for the Ukraine national side. So dear is it to him that his personal official website is titled www.sheva7.com .

The squad number was last worn at Chelsea by the departed Maniche.

Meanwhile, Frank Lampard and Joe Cole have both taken time out from training with England to express their happiness with the new addition to the Chelsea squad.

Lampard said: "He is one of the best, if not the best striker over the last five years in Europe. He is a fantastic addition to the Chelsea squad.

"Every summer for a few years now we have been trying to rebuild and bring in the right players to improve our squad in the positions we need.

"To bring in a striker of his quality is certainly improving the squad and it is a great message if you are a Chelsea fan or player that we are keeping moving forward.

Cole added: "I am looking forward to playing with him and making him a few goals and it is a step in the right direction for the club. It is away from the usual signings Chelsea have made over the last two years but a fantastic signing alongside Ballack.

"We have snapped up two major stars who are at the peak of their careers."