Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell has no regrets leaving Reading two seasons ago.
He is currently keeping Nigel Reo-Coker out the side and scored a superb goal after just 34 seconds at Everton on Sunday.
He said: "It has been a frustrating year but I've never liked the easy life.
"I could have stayed at Reading on a big contract but I wanted the Chelsea challenge.
"You have to rise to the challenge."