John Terry says Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is now an England first-choice.
Chelsea's England captain is happy playing alongside the Spurs centre-half.
Terry said: "There is a lot of competition at centre-back but Michael has made the position his own really.
"In the Champions League he has been really good for Tottenham this season and maybe that is the key for him as well.
"Playing in the big competitions against the big players can only help anyone as a player.
"Michael has certainly done well in the last couple of games for England."
