Listen - Chelsea v Middlesbrough - Grant hopeful on duo

Listen now to Avram Grant's pre-Middlesbrough press conference

Following last week's dramatic comeback to beat Arsenal, Chelsea find themselves in their highest league position of the season.

The Blues' are second only to Manchester United in the Premier League, with the reigning Champions yet to visit Stamford Bridge. But next up is a Middlesbrough side who've yet to mathematically secure their top flight status and who can boast two victories over the team from SW6 in recent years.

It is however, a tall order to beat the Blues on their home turf, but manager Avram Grant says he's not expecting an easy ride, with Frank Lampard still unwell but John Terry is back.

Grant also refuses to discuss the issue of top-class club players appearing to under-achieve when representing England.

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