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Leeds captain Ampadu drawing leadership inspiration from Chelsea legends

Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu says he's following the leadership example set by former Chelsea teammates Didier Drogba and John Terry.

Ampadu has taken the captain's armband this season.

Ampadu said: “Growing up as a Chelsea fan, I would look up to John Terry and Didier Drogba,

"I was fortunate I was able to watch those two.

“Didier wasn't a captain like John was. It was the way he led the team through his performance rather than wearing the armband.

“Being a leader comes naturally to me. Because of the position I play, either as a midfielder or defender, you're in the middle of the pitch. You try and help the team whichever way you can."

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