On a day that Chelsea confirmed midfielders Joe Cole and Michael Ballack are to leave the club, the West London outfit have also announced fans’ favourite Juliano Belletti is set for a move.

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Joe Cole scored as England triumphed over local club side the Platinum Stars in their final warm-up game prior to the World Cup finals.

The out-of-contract Chelsea star was the only player to feature the full 90 minutes as Capello used 21 of his 23-man squad; only Gareth Barry and David James did not feature for the Three Lions.

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Chelsea will play against English, German and Dutch opposition this summer in preparation for the defence of their league and cup double.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side enjoyed unparalleled success last season as the Blues claimed an historic Premier League and FA Cup double.

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Frank Lampard has been confirmed as England’s vice-captain following Rio Ferdinand’s injury.

The Chelsea midfielder will act as deputy to new captain Steven Gerrard after news filtered through that Ferdinand would take no part in this summer’s World Cup.

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The Ivory Coast have been boosted by the news that Didier Drogba may be able to take part in this summer’s World Cup.

There were fears Les Elephants would be without their talismanic captain after a collision with Japan’s Tulio in a 2-0 victory which saw Drogba break a bone near his elbow.

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Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has become the fourth Blues player to be ruled out of this summer’s World Cup finals.

The Nigerian midfielder had missed the title run-in for his club as well as the FA Cup final in a bid to be fully fit for his country, but the Chelsea number 12 has lost his battle to be fit.

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