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Terry talked up as future Chelsea boss by Champions League-winning coach

Roberto Di Matteo delivered European glory to Stamford Bridge and is pleased to see the Blues now putting their trust in familiar faces from the past

John Terry is a Chelsea manager of the future, says Roberto Di Matteo, with the man who guided the Blues to Champions League glory expecting them to stick with familiar faces.

Di Matteo slipped into the category when handed the reins in 2012, having stepped up from an assistant post to succeed Andre Villas-Boas.

He delivered the grandest of prizes for Roman Abramovich, earning him a permanent contract.