Chelsea captain, John Terry hopes that young defender, Jake Clarke-Salter replaces him in the club’s first-team when he leaves the club.

According to the Evening Standard, Terry believes that Clarke-Salter has all the credentials to become a key first-team player for the club.

It is yet to be seen whether or not Terry will be at the club next season after the announcing he will not be given a new contract by the club.

The decision to let Terry go is still up in the air following the announcement of Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge. The Italian will reportedly hold talks with Terry before taking over as head coach.

He said:

Jake has a great attitude. I remember watching him a couple of years ago being in control of the game and a really vocal player. He reminds me a bit of myself. He is doing great and I hope he goes on to take my position and get in the first team. It was great for him to make his debut. I was disappointed I wasn’t there to support him because I missed the game [through injury]. But watching it from home, I was delighted.

Clarke-Salter, who came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut against Aston Villa, is on the cusp of making history in a Chelsea shirt as he bids to become the fifth player to win three FA Youth Cups.

The Blues face Manchester City over two legs in the final of the competition.

The young defender is held in high regard at Stamford Bridge and was handed a new four-year contract in November by the club, as they showed their intentions to keep him close.