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'He has ticked EVERY box so far. All the players are at it, his garden is rosy at the moment': Joe Cole heaps praise on Graham Potter after Chelsea book Champions League last-16 spot… as Glenn Hoddle backs him to manage England one day

Joe Cole has insisted Graham Potter has 'ticked every box' since taking over as Chelsea manager in September.

The 47-year-old joined from Brighton in September after Thomas Tuchel was sacked, and is unbeaten in his first nine games, winning six and drawing three, including a 2-1 win against Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday evening.

And BT Sport's Cole heaped praise on Potter - with fellow pundit Glenn Hoddle tipping the manager to one day become head of the England national team.

Pundits have heaped praise on Chelsea manager Graham Potter after his side's latest victory
The Blues beat Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 on Tuesday to move into the Champions League last 16

Cole said: 'When you interview him he is very straight and doesn't deviate from what he sees as his message.