Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he loved the players he had at Chelsea.

Ancelotti remains a popular figure at the Blues after lifting the Premier League and the FA Cup during his first season at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking with the Telegraph, he reminisced about how Ashley Cole sparked a huge night out to say farewell after his sacking.

Ancelotti said: "All the squad was there.

"I knew it was going to be the last game and I had friends from Italy over.

"On the bus home, the players knew I was sacked and Ashley Cole said we must go out. I said no because I had ten friends visiting. We are having dinner at my house.

"But Ashley was, ' No, no, they must all come. I will send you a bus '. So he sent a minibus to get us. It was unforgettable."