Chelsea book final spot

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink today sent a clear message to Claudio Ranieri that he is not ready to give up his place in the Chelsea attack without a fight.

The Dutchman rifled in a spectacular goal in Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Malaysia to help his side through to the final of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

England midfielder Frank Lampard, whose place is also under threat following the arrival of Geremi, put Chelsea in front before Malaysia surprisingly equalised through Hairuddin Omar in the 40th minute.

With the score locked at 1-1, manager Ranieri brought on Damien Duff, Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen for the final 30 minutes and the move immediately paid dividends.

Hasselbaink's goal was followed up by headers from Gudjohnsen and new boy Glen Johnson.

Ranieri said: " Damien showed what we want from him. He is a very good player, very quick and he produced a good cross for Gudjohnsen.

"There was also a strong link between him and my strikers."

Ranieri's side will now meet Newcastle in Sunday's final.