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Ex-England keeper Green opens up on Chelsea role

Rob Green has opened up about his season as Chelsea's third-choice goalkeeper.

The former England international, who started at the 2010 World Cup, has served as back-up to Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero.

"My involvement hasn't been as much as I would have liked but it was made clear from the start; if everyone remains fit that is the role I have got," Green told the BBC Sport.

"I can't really complain when that is exactly how it has panned out."

Asked about match-days, Green added: "I go to all of the meetings, do all of the pre-match, do the warm-up and help in every way you can, whether it is collecting balls, saving shots or crossing balls in," he says.

"Then, when the players are ready to come out on to the pitch, you are getting changed and more often than not at away games I find a cup of tea and go and sit in the stand."

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