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Chelsea's transfer deadline day signing in August 2006 took the total of England internationals in the squad to six and the number of England left-backs to two.The Blues had lost a world class defender in William Gallas to Arsenal on the same day but made sure that was adequately compensated by the player frequently described as the best in his position.
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He made his Chelsea debut against Werder Bremen at Stamford Bridge in September. His transfer had involved £5 million plus William Gallas going the other way.
A fabulous athlete who loves to go forward, he admitted at the season's end that Blues fans had yet to see him at his very best, a series of small injures having hindered the settling process. Healthy competition with Wayne Bridge for the Chelsea and England left-back shirt is set to continue |
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