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London, Aug 22 (ANI): Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has defended his skipper John Terry, who has been facing criticism from all sides, despite the club’s historic Double last season.

The Chelsea skipper was removed as England captain after revelations about his private life surfaced.

Ancelotti in his new autobiography praises Terry for making his debut season success at Stamford Bridge.

“John Terry is the captain of all team captains, he was born with the captain’s armband on his arm. Even without the band, it’s as if he wears it anyway, and that’s how it ought to be. He’s different from all the others, Chelsea is his home, it always has been, ever since the youth squad,” News of the World quoted Ancelotti, as saying.

“One word from him, and the locker room holds its breath. He’s the first one to sit down at meals, the first one to stand up.

“Being part of this club is his mission, that’s how he was made. He pays close attention to the performances of the youth team, he keeps up, he knows all the scores, he misses nothing (although he often loses at ping-pong in the dining room - and when that happens, watch out),” he said.

“He works twice as hard as everyone else, he has the sense of responsibility of someone who runs a company, a people, a philosophy that above all has to win. There is no room for second place; there can only be room for us,” Ancelotti said. (ANI)