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Terry proud to lead Chelsea to first Double

Chelsea captain John Terry was thrilled to clinch the Double yesterday.

For their FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth, Chelsea hit the woodwork five times in the first half and could have gone behind had Kevin-Prince Boateng not missed a penalty in the 56th minute.

Didier Drogba then scored with a stunning free-kick three minutes later, before Frank Lampard missed a spot-kick of his own a minute from time.

Terry told ITV1: "It's unbelievable. It's never been done in the club's history and to do it with this group of players feels so special.

"I thought our luck was out but what a great free-kick from Didier."

Terry was unimpressed with the infamous Wembley surface though, adding: "The pitch ruined the final. It's probably the worst pitch we've played on all year."

Terry, continuing his criticism of the Wembley surface, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was not good enough for a Wembley pitch.

"The FA have to decide if this is a football pitch or events stadium."

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