Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas hailed the performance of captain John Terry in their 1-1 draw at Tottenham.

The defender was once again in the spotlight having been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Terry was in position to clear the ball away from the line in injury-time when Adebayor looked to have won it for Spurs.

"Since the situation he has improved," said Villas-Boas on Sky Sports 1.

"He has grown in terms of performance. He's a reference point for this team. It shows his character and strength and personality.

"His effort for the collective is extraordinary."