Bell is on a 28-day loan with the Blues from League Two Crewe Alex and he played his part in the 1-0 National League North success at Brackley Town.

He is sure to be another key part of the squad for tomorrow’s FA Trophy trip to Avro and boss Parkinson has been pleased with what he has seen so far.

Parkinson told Chester FC TV: “I thought he did exceptionally well and it wasn’t just his physicality.

“His link-up play was good. His intensity of his press was decent enough.

“I want more from him on that and I think that the more games he plays at this level, he’ll find his feet and he’ll understand how to pin and roll a little bit more, and I think he’s got a very bright future.”

Bell, who is 17, has spent his entire youth career with Crewe and he played a major part in Alex’s recent Cheshire Senior Cup victory versus the Blues.

The win at Brackley marked another late goal from the Chester ranks, this time in the form of Connor Woods’ 88th minute penalty.

Late interventions have been a prominent feature this season and on the reasons for this, Parkinson added: “Character, attitude, discipline, all of them bits.

“Everyone associates them with our out-of-possession side of the game. But, the in-possession side, we showed that.

“We didn’t show it enough in the second half (at Brackley), where they went down to 10 men.

“We should have really exploited that, but you’re away from home. We haven’t had enough results on the road, but we have played some of the better teams.

“So, to get that result... was massively important for the players, the fans, ourselves, my blood pressure, all of them bits.”