Source: PA
Terry pleased by young stars' progress
Chelsea captain John Terry insists the club's `young guns' are beginning to make their mark on the first team.
The England defender is likely to miss Wednesday's Carling Cup third-round tie against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge with a rib injury.
His absence will allow young centre-half Jeffrey Bruma to start alongside Alex or Branislav Ivanovic against the Magpies.
In recent weeks, Chelsea have blooded a number of their talented youngsters and Gael Kakuta, Bruma, Patrick van Aanholt and Daniel Sturridge will all get another chance to further their first-team ambitions against United.
And the move towards incorporating more of the club's young stars in a first-team environment meets with the full approval of Terry, who said: "We have a great squad of players mixed with some very good young players who are making their mark on the team.
"These opportunities are not only great for them but also for our youth system and credit goes to everyone working hard in the academy. The manager has spoken about the importance of strength in our squad this season and competition for places is always a good thing."
