The defensive midfielder, 22, would offer competition to NGolo Kante as the Blues first-choice holding midfielder. ruggled to fill in when Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale have been injured — with the likes of Lucas Vazquez used instead. girlfriendPA:Press Association5Phil Jones withdrew from the England squad after a tackle from Chris SmallingReuters5Jose Mourinho has seven players who may miss their clash against West BromMost read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. Reuters5Aston Villa want to make Sam Johnstone’s move from Manchester United a permanent dealJohnstone has impressed since arriving at the Championship side in January. The knock has meant he has not been able to join up with France on international duty. de England bossPA Wire5Wilfried Zahas reputation within the FA was damaged because of a perception he had a bad attitude at the Under-21 Championships in 2013Although Im always willing to sit down with players, it should be them coming to us. 7Most Read in footballdiamonds are foreverChelsea's new Nike kit leaked online. es in cryo-chamber as Sunderland star looks to stay fitAnd Defoe celebrated his return from almost four years on the international scrapheap with Englands opener? in the 2-0 win over Lithuania. KEVIN GAMEIRO admits hes uncertain about Antoine Griezmanns chances of staying at Atletico Madrid. However, Villa are keen to push through a deal before the end of the season and Bruce is attempting to convince Jose Mourinho to offload the stopper.