Andriy Shevchenko has been receiving a helping hand to rediscover his pace — from Team GB sprinter Darren Campbell.

Despite initial denials from Chelsea, Campbell has confirmed he has been working with Shevchenko this season.

And now that Avram Grant has replaced Jose Mourinho, the Great Britain ace believes Sheva is finally finding his feet.

Campbell said: "The club asked if I would work with Andriy and I said it would be a pleasure.

"While Mourinho was at Chelsea he was a bit funny about anybody from outside working with the players.

"So for the first sessions I had to do it on Andriy's tennis court. Now he's gone I can do it at the club.

"That's how serious he is about sharpening up."

With Campbell's support, Shevchenko is gradually showing Grant he still has what it takes to be a hit at Stamford Bridge.

And the Ukrainian did himself a huge favour by ramming home a last-gasp goal as Chelsea thrashed Manchester City 6-0 on Saturday.