According to Maresca, he had previously believed that Delap could become England's top striker. Now that Delap is a Chelsea player, Maresca still thinks this is possible in the future.
Delap has shown his skills by scoring many goals while playing for Manchester City's Under-23 team. Maresca believes that Delap knows what the team can offer him, and vice versa. As a result, the signing of Delap was a smooth process, with both parties being happy with the arrangement.
