Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed Gary Cahill as new club captain.

John Terry, now of Aston Villa, has had the role on a full-time basis since 2004, but left when his contract expired at the end of last month.

Cahill wore the armband on a regular basis last term because Terry spent most of the campaign on the bench.

Conte said: "I think that it's right to continue with Cahill, if he plays, it's right he's the captain.

"Why? Because he stayed in Chelsea for many years and played a lot of games and showed good characteristics to be this."