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Chelsea star Gary Cahill is 'one of the worst defenders in one v one situations... Antonio Conte deserves his medal', claims Mike Pejic

Former Stoke left back Mike Pejic has launched an astonishing attack on Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill.

The 31-year-old was widely criticised after an under-par performance in England's 3-2 friendly defeat by France in Paris on Tuesday night.

But Pejic has delivered a damning assessment of the Premier League winner.

Gary Cahill was widely criticised for his performance in England's 3-2 defeat by France
Gary Cahill was widely criticised for his performance in England's 3-2 defeat by France

Writing in the Stoke Sentinel, Pejic admitted he felt sorry for goalkeeper Jack Butland having to play behind him.

'The one big positive for us was the re-appearance of Jack Butland for his country after more than a year away through injury.