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Mancienne eyeing Blues exit

15 Oct 2008 - 13:49:16

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Fulham are one of a number of clubs reported to be keeping tabs on Chelsea's young central defender Michael Mancienne.

The 20-year-old has yet to feature for the Blues first-team, but has impressed for the England Under-21s in recent times and also shown up well during two lengthy loan stints with QPR.

Mancienne recently admitted: "I understand the problem at Chelsea because there are so many top-quality players.

"But it can get you down when you are a regular with England Under-21s, but you go back to the reserve team. It's very frustrating.

"I am at a stage now where I need to play first-team football and feel ready to test myself at the highest level.

"My game has blossomed under Stuart Pearce and my education at Chelsea has been top-class.

"I will keep trying to catch the boss' eye, but eventually you have to be honest and start thinking about what's best for your career."