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Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella reveals he's a High School Musical fan and admits he'll struggle in the North Carolina humidity because he's now a 'British boy'

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella was in high spirits ahead of his first full pre-season with the Blues.

The Spanish full-back swapped Brighton for Chelsea last August in a $81million deal but he endured a difficult debut season in west London.

'For sure, for me and the rest of the team not a good season but it is now in the past,' he said ahead of Chelsea's first pre-season friendly of their USA tour, after Mauricio Pochettino spoke.

'We worked hard in these first two weeks in Cobham. Personally I have a lot of energy because I know my qualities and I have energy and try to show my qualities and try do my best for this club and for my teammates.