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Eden Hazard on playing in Premier League: 'I have become stronger in England'

Toby Melville / Reuters

Over two and a half years have passed since Eden Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille for a transfer fee valued at roughly £32 million, a period in which the Belgian phenom believes his game has vastly improved.

Speaking ahead of Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifier versus Cyprus, Hazard - who has notched 11 goals and six assists through 29 Premier League appearances this season - discussed how his style of play has changed since he arrived and Stamford Bridge, pointing to his headed goals as a prime example.

"I have become stronger in England because I play with and against greater players," Hazard said, according to ESPN FC. "I have to raise my level. I am gaining experience. It's a big match every weekend, and each season I find new qualities.

"This season I score headers. Who would have thought it? I am progressing. I'm happy with my season, like I was with last season. I am continuing my apprenticeship. People expect Eden to score 30 to 40 goals a season. I don't think about doing it. I'm not like that.

"If there is a point in my game where I still need to work, it is of course, to be more efficient - to play even more for myself, to score goals. But I am having a great season. Maybe I will have two trophies, and that will be great."

Of course, the second trophy Hazard is speaking of is the Premier League title. Chelsea won the Capital One Cup earlier this season.

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