Chelsea have appointed Gary Cahill as the club's new captain.

The role was vacated after John Terry left Stamford Bridge at the end of last season.

The former Bolton defender filled in for Terry when the latter was on the bench.

Cesar Azpilicueta has been named as Cahill's vice-captain.

The 28-year old said: "It's definitely a proud moment in my career. I've had some good moments up until now and this certainly ranks very highly.

"To be captain of such a huge club like Chelsea is a great personal achievement.

"I was lucky to have the armband for quite a long time last year but obviously John Terry was still club captain and a huge figure here.

"But I gained a lot of experience from that and hopefully I can continue in the same vein this season."