Chelsea defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439 has revealed he does not intend to replace skipper John Terry, who is believes is one of the greatest centre backs in the Premier League.
Cahill, who moved to Stamford Bridge last week for a fee of 7 million pounds from Bolton Wanderers, revealed he was extremely pleased with the move. However, he was aware that he would have to compete for Brazilian http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Terry-c18895
in central defence.
While the 26-year-old defender admitted Terry was a fantastic defender, he was uncertain of whether he could replace the Blues skipper in the long run. He revealed he believed the Chelsea captain was a fantastic player for both club and country.
Cahill said while speaking to reporters:
“They're massive shoes to fill. I wouldn't look at it as filling his boots. If I could go on to have half the career he's had, I'd be happy.
He's been fantastic for club and country. If you come here thinking you'll be the next John Terry...well they're massive shoes to fill.”
He did not think he could go on to replace John Terry, especially with England captain having set the bar high. However, Cahill was hopeful of succeeding at the London club and taking his national career further as compared to before.
He continued:
“There's no reason why I can't have a fantastic career, if I take my opportunity with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749.”
The English defender was full of praise for Terry, who he believed would teach him a lot of things during his time at Stamford Bridge. Cahill felt he could learn to read the game from the Chelsea skipper and to improve his left foot, like the 31-year-old.
Cahill revealed:
“John reads the game fantastically well and people don't realise how good he is on both sides, it doesn't matter what foot it comes to.”
Cahill is Andre Villas-Boas’ first signing of the winter transfer window. It is not yet certain if the Portuguese manager will bring in more players, having been linked with various names in the media.
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