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A number of Tuesday's publications carry quotes from Troy Deeney, the English striker who played under Blues manager Marco Silva at Watford.
Deeney, speaking as a guest on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, revealed Silva rated as the finest manager he has played under during his 12-year career.
"I think Marco Silva has probably been the best," said Deeney. "I respected what he was doing and really enjoyed training every day.