It has been a stellar rise for Colwill. After making his way through the youth ranks at Cobham, the Academy graduate earned valuable top-flight minutes on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion last season before signing a six-year contract with the Blues in the summer.

The 20-year-old has since become a first-team regular under Mauricio Pochettino, scored his first Premier League goal, captained the Blues, and made his senior international bow with England. They are all significant milestones that Levi has taken in his stride.

‘I’ve come out of my shell a lot more this season,’ explains Colwill. ‘Last season, I was a lot quieter, but this season, with a group of players similar in age, and new boys coming in, I’ve tried to help everyone as much as I can and put an arm around them.

‘I think people have seen that in the changing room. I am here to help and any knowledge I can pass on I will. There are a few leaders in the changing room and we’ve got to help as much as we can.

‘There have been a lot of ups and downs this season. We’re learning a lot as a young team, which is important for the future. But we are improving, you can feel that around the building.

‘It’s a group of new players that have never played with each other before. We need to adapt and understand everyone’s attributes and build from there. We’re improving and that is the main thing.’

Getting to grips with full-time Premier League football for Chelsea has been an enjoyable challenge for Colwill.

Even though the defender – who is naturally a centre-back – has been utilised as a full-back, Colwill has relished the opportunity to widen his footballing prowess.

‘Like the team, there have been ups and downs this season,’ Colwill says. ‘Obviously, I’m playing in a different position – everyone knows I’m a centre-back – but I am trying to help the team and learn as much as I can to help me in the future.

'There have been good moments and I am happy to keep learning for the future when I return to centre-half.

‘There have been a few things [which are different]. In terms of one-versus-one defending, as a full-back you’re very exposed to the winger. When you’re at centre-back, you have players around you and you can slow them down. So that has been tough.

‘Sometimes the ball is switched so you have to get over to the winger as fast as possible, put the brakes on, and then you’re in a one-versus-one situation where you have to try to win the ball.

'Another thing would be where you receive the ball, as a lot of the time you receive the ball on the line. At centre-half, when I’ve got the ball, I’m in control of the situation and can break the lines and start attacks.

'As a full-back that’s harder, because you’ve got the winger ahead of you, the centre-half next to you, or the midfielder. Those are your options.’

The advice, guidance, and experience of Pochettino has helped Colwill this term. The two have built a good relationship.

He continues: ‘He is a good guy and I have a good relationship with him. It’s one based on trust; that’s a big part of it. I trust him and he trusts me. So we keep on building that relationship and hopefully, we can get the wins for him.

‘He knows I am a centre-back but he knows this [playing at full-back] will help me in the future. When I go back to centre-half, I’ll understand what the full-back needs from me a lot more. That will make a bit of difference.

‘And it’s got me in the England squad and I’ve made my debut. That might not have happened if the gaffer hadn’t used me there. I am grateful.’

The rewards for taking on further responsibilities didn’t just end with a Three Lions call-up. Colwill was handed the captain’s armband for the recent Premier League fixture against Manchester United.

Worn by many down the years – including legendary Chelsea skipper John Terry, who also donned the famous 26 shirt number – Levi reflected on the proud moment he was told he would be walking out at Old Trafford with the armband.

‘I found out in the changing room because Reece [James] came up to me, which meant a lot,’ Colwill recalled.

‘I didn’t actually believe him at the start but then he showed me the armband on my shirt. I didn’t quite believe it and it probably was a good thing. If I’d had time to think about it, it might’ve affected me a bit.

‘I gave the team talk and I think my first word was a bit shaky – I wasn’t looking at anyone – but then I got into it and I think it was good. I tell the boys I think I’m up there for team talks now, maybe second best!

‘When we walked out, it didn’t feel real still. It was amazing. It was a really proud moment, but it made me really thankful to my family for coming this far.

'I wouldn’t be here without them. They’ve done most of the work, I’ve just had fun and enjoyed it all. So, it was a big moment of reflection and I have to thank them. So now I’ve got to carry on and keep making them proud.’