Cole back for Blues

Chelsea will welcome Ashley Cole back to their starting line-up for this evening’s Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest. The England left-back has not played for the Blues since last month’s defeat to Newcastle United, with Cesar Azpilicueta taking his place. Brazilian duo David Luiz and Oscar are both fit to play, so their only

Oscar out for Chelsea clash

Chelsea will be without Brazilian midfielder Oscar for this evening’s trip to Sunderland. The 22 year old injured his ankle in Sunday afternoon’s 3-1 win over Southampton, and joins international teammate David Luiz on the side-lines, though Samuel Eto’o could feature after returning to training following a hamstring problem. The Blues have are unbeaten in

Hodgson rules out Terry recall

England manager Roy Hodgson has ruled out handing John Terry an international recall, the Mirror understands. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 defeat to Germany at Wembley yesterday, securing back to back home losses for the first time since the late seventies leading former England defender Danny Mills to call for Terry to be

Courtois keen on Barca switch

Reports in Spain are suggesting that Thibaut Courtois is keen to join Barcelona next summer, the Metro understands. The Belgium international is currently enjoying a third season on loan with Atletico Madird, having been sent to the Spanish capital shortly after arriving at Stamford Bridge from Genk in 2011. Barcelona are on the lookout for