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Chelsea prepare for League Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth with joker in the pack as N'Golo Kante admits: 'My national team-mates have called me a cards cheat'

N'Golo Kante is often regarded as one of football's good guys but the Chelsea and France midfielder admitted having a wicked streak when it comes to card games.

The Frenchman revealed that on international duty his team-mates have accused him of cheating.

And whilst refusing to confess outright, the combative midfielder accepted that he pushes some boundaries.

N'Golo Kante was pictured enjoying Chelsea's training session on Tuesday afternoon
The Frenchman admitted that his national team-mates have accused him of cheating at cards
Cesc Fabregas and the Chelsea players wrapped up warm for the chilly session at Cobham

He said: 'When you play cards and find yourself in a tricky situation, you'll use some little strategies - and that is what I have done from time to time.