Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was happy after their 1-1 draw with preseason opponents Newcastle in Atlanta today.
Nicolas Jackson had Chelsea ahead before Miguel Almiron's equalised.
"I think, in general, it was a good game," said Pochettino. "I'm pleased with the attitude again and the performance. There were many, many positive things, but things to improve. But in general, I'm pleased and happy.
"I think the balance is much better. We need to still work on the balance of the team, but I'm so happy because after four months, Reece [James] played 60 minutes and that is so important for him to have the feelings of competing.
"This type of game helps a lot. For a player like Jackson, who arrives from La Liga, to compete against a team like Newcastle, who will play in the Champions League, is so important.
"I think the younger players are performing well also. So I am so happy with everything so far."
On Jackson, Pochettino also said: "I think he has showed his quality and talent: he is good in front of the goal, very relaxed when he has the chances.
"He has shown that in the games. I am happy because a striker needs to score to build confidence and trust.'
"He was in La Liga, which is also really competitive but he needs sot adapt to the Premier League. The tempo is higher than La Liga, more transitions, be connected with the game. There are many things that make the Premier League one of the best, one of the most competitive, and one is the physical condition."