Gary Cahill News

With seconds remaining, Villa`s Henri Lansbury fired into the corner of the Palace net but, instead of awarding the goal, the official booked Jack Grealish for a dive in the build-up.

Sarri said in December that he felt Cahill was not suited to his possession-based style of football, leading to the centre back making just seven appearances this season.

 England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks time.

Chelsea ended a three-match winless streak with a league win over Watford last weekend but the build-up to that game was clouded by speculation about Conte's future.

Chelsea take on Everton, who sacked manager Ronald Koeman on Monday, in a League Cup fourth round fixture on Wednesday.

Chelsea will compete for their first trophy of the next campaign when they face FA Cup winners Arsenal in the Community Shield on Aug 6.

Conte substituted Terry with his successor as captain Gary Cahill in the 26th minute.

Antonio Conte said that he is not sure about his future at the club.

Terry has not made a Premier League start since September, initially due to injury, and his only starts have come in the cup competitions.

With the Italian midfielder pulling the strings from the off, Paris started strongly, asphyxiating Chelsea with their high press.

Cahill hopes to keep learning and winning trophies with the Blues.