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Aina: 'New Villa coach John Terry improves defenders'

Ola Aina has offered his gratitude to John Terry for helping him develop into a top-flight player, as he spends time on loan at Torino from Chelsea.

Terry has recently retired from football despite a host of offers from clubs across Europe, and is beginning his coaching career as the assistant manager to the newly appointed Dean Smith at Aston Villa.

Having become known for his leadership as Chelsea's most successful ever captain, Terry has been lauded by Aina for the support that he has offered him in his early career.

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The Nigeria international believes the club legend, who is often spotted at Chelsea's Cobham Training Ground working with youth players, has gone the extra mile to help him and his colleagues.