Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta appreciated the support of club captain Gary Cahill last season.

Cahill has since left for Crystal Palace.

And Azpilicueta told chelseafc.com: "Gary was the captain last year even if he was not very involved in the team.

"He was always there supporting me and helping me with the duties we had to share. Since we were named the captain and vice-captain, we always tried to work together to find the solutions.

"Last season, nearly the whole season I was the captain on the pitch and it is something where I am used to it but always you try to improve. Being nearly the third season but now as club captain, I just try to give my best because I am very proud to be the club captain and I will give everything to do it right."