Gary Cahill
The ex-Aston Villa (2004-08) and Bolton Wanderers (2008-12) player joined Chelsea in January 2012. Cahill (28) has a proven track record (racking up an average of 30.5 league games per season over the past six seasons) and during that time has managed to escape with nothing more serious than a hamstring injury. Cahill, who is known for his technical ability, powerful heading in both defence and attack, volleying and good tackling also has a fairly impressive goal-scoring record from defence. Former Chelsea manager, André Villas-Boas said of Cahill: “I think his technical attributes are immense and his pace is fantastic as well.”
In April 2014, Cahill was unveiled as a member of the PFA Team of the Year 2013-14 along with Chelsea teammates Petr Čech and Eden Hazard and was also named in the Sky Sports MNF Team of the Season.
Although uncapped until 2010, Cahill has been included in the England squad since 2007.