World Football

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Callum Hudson-Odoi of England in action with Redon Mihana of Albania during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Three Chelsea players named to England’s U21 Euros squad

Chelsea: Ben Chilwell injured while on England duty

Chelsea will be the crux of England for many years to come

Chelsea: Christian Pulisic flips the script regarding his puzzling decision

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Reece James of England during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Where are the Chelsea players during this ridiculous, stupid break?

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States dribbles the ball during a CONCACAF Nations League game against Canada at BMO Field on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Nothing good can come of the latest international break

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Reece James of England during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea: James’ red card should not undermine his importance

England's midfielder Mason Mount (R) celebrates his goal with his teammate England's defender Benjamin Chilwell during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group A football match between Kosovo and England at the Fadil Vokrri stadium in Prishtina on November 17, 2019. (Photo by Armend NIMANI / AFP) (Photo by ARMEND NIMANI/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Mason Mount doesn’t have to be better to be the better choice

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Olivier Giroud with Billy Gilmour and Mason Mount of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on March 08, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s only centurion: Olivier Giroud shows old fashioned experience

TALLINN, ESTONIA - OCTOBER 13: Kai Havertz of Germany in action during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Estonia and Germany on October 13, 2019 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea hoping to survive international football’s jump the shark moment

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC at The King Power Stadium on February 01, 2020 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Which Chelsea players will help England succeed at Euro 2021?

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 09: Erin Cuthbert of Scotland is challenged by Fran Kirby of England during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group D match between England and Scotland at Stade de Nice on June 09, 2019 in Nice, France. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings at the Women’s World Cup: Norway, Lionesses on top

NICE, FRANCE - JULY 06: Fran Kirby of England celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France 3rd Place Match match between England and Sweden at Stade de Nice on July 06, 2019 in Nice, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: Fran Kirby’s brilliance stands out in defeat

REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 08: Maren Mjelde of Norway runs with the ball during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group A match between Norway and Nigeria at Stade Auguste Delaune on June 08, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Millie Bright’s illness tilts the balance towards Norway in WWC

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - OCTOBER 02: Ramires of Chelsea celebrates with team-mate Oscar after scoring during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between FC Nordsjaelland and Chelsea at Parken Stadium on October 2, 2012 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ex-Blue Ramires ready to leave China, eyeing move to Flamengo

SEVILLE, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Harry Kane of England duels for the ball with Marcos Alonso of Spain during the UEFA Nations League A Group Four match between Spain and England at Estadio Benito Villamarin on October 15, 2018 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Three lessons for Chelsea on tactics, players from England’s win in Spain

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Newcastle United on January 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Spain’s transition to Luis Enrique stifled Marcos Alonso in debut

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea in action during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Lyon at Stamford Bridge on August 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea players make UEFA League of Nations mildly relevant, interesting

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England prepares Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England to be substituted on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s visit to Newcastle not on Gareth Southgate’s last-look tour

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19: Salomon Kalou of Chelsea in action during UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Hertha Berlin preempts another Chelsea reunion at Derby County

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: England’s experimental squad should mildly worry Gary Cahill

ALICANTE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 12: Ander Herrera, David de Gea, Juan Mata, Diego Costa, Pedro, Cesc Fabregas and Santi Cazorla of Spain pose for a photo after an open Spain training session at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez on November 12, 2015 in Alicante, Spain. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s 17 internationals contribute to Premier League’s leading spot

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Bet365 Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Andreas Christensen explored new role as Denmark’s right-back

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC should have extra appreciation for Antonio Conte after Italy loss

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of England and IIkay Gundogan of Germany battle for possession during the International friendly match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on November 10, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes a statement to Chelsea in stunning England debut

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JUNE 05: Michy Batshuayi of Belgium celebrates scoring his teams first goal of the game during the International Friendly match between Belgium and Czech Republic at Stade Roi Baudouis on June 5, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Roberto Martinez’s winning mentality puts Chelsea’s Belgian stars at risk

SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 23: Swansea player Tammy Abraham in action during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Watford at Liberty Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England’s dreary show will not help retain Chelsea’s, PL dual nationality youth

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Oscar of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers at Stamford Bridge on November 1, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Chelsea to Shanghai and back to Europe: Oscar looks to chart a new path