Former England boss Sir Bobby Robson is convinced Guus Hiddink will return to Chelsea after the 2010 World Cup. In his column for the Mail on Sunday, Robson wrote: "So Guus leaves, for now, a hero. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich would love the Dutchman to stay, but Guus is also a man of honour, which is why he is going back to Russia to fulfil his contract there, which runs until the 2010 World Cup. What happens then?

"I think Guus will come back to England, probably at Stamford Bridge, either as manager or in another important role at the club.

"I have known Guus a long time and managed to see him for a chat after last weekend's final Premier League game at Sunderland. I have never seen him as enthusiastic or animated.

"He has clearly loved his experience here and although he was clear he was going to show loyalty to Russia, he also indicated to me he would love to return to English football at some point.

"The FA Cup final yesterday was a fitting swansong for this extraordinary manager."