Gary Cahill admits Chelsea must get balance right between attack and defence
Saturday 10 November 2012 12:42, UK
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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits it is a balancing act between attack and defence as the team adopts a more expansive approach.
Strange
Curiously, Cahill's prospects at club level may be hindered by the international retirement of Terry - one that simultaneously creates an England opening for the defender.
'It is strange," said Cahill. "It's not like JT has come out of the England frame just as I'm getting in - I've been in for the last couple of years.
"But it's a chance for me because you're missing a fantastic player like JT in the England set-up, an established leader who, when available, will always play.
"I spoke to him about it. He supports me and I think he wishes me well with England.
"England have always been blessed with good centre-backs. It's been difficult to get in, but playing here at Chelsea, and getting opportunities, that's given me a chance.
"It's all up in the air again now, isn't it? But it's an opportunity. The door's open there for someone to come in and bed down a position."
