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Dom Smith
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Football Reporter for The Standard.

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My talking points from Wembley as England's subs kept the pace up
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Three things we learned from Serbia win as England showcase formidable depth
Competition for places as fierce as ever as Bukayo Saka stars alongside impactful cameos from Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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On the real Jude Bellingham, and Thomas Tuchel's quest to get the best out of him

This week's sport long-read in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social…
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Shim Mheuka pushing for more first-team minutes for Chelsea. #cfc
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Young Chelsea star pushing for first-team chance with red-hot form
Free-scoring young striker is making himself hard for Enzo Maresca to ignore
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November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Thomas Tuchel has called on his England players to take up meditation and keep wearing their new ‘mind-altering’ slippers
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Tuchel issues verdict on 'crazy' new England fashion trend
Three Lions players have been spotted sporting strange-looking footwear
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November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Reece James interview

On how leading Chelsea when he was out injured was the “hardest thing” but is now “growing as a captain” for #CFC
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James explains how Chelsea injury woes under Tuchel helped him 'grow'
Fit-again full-back is relishing his reunion with the German
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November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Maresca says he can see why Estevao was valued at more than £100m this week. #cfc
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Maresca in agreement with £100m valuation for 'top' Chelsea talent
Wonderkid is giving his manager a selection headache
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November 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Three things we learned from Chelsea's handsome win over Wolves…

🐺Grinding down the league's bottom team
🇧🇷Estevao's instant impact for #CFC
⚽️Gusto's first career goal (and Maresca's reaction)
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Estevao shimmers once more
Brazilian starlet took next to no time to make his mark
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November 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Estevao Willian is pushing for a start against Wolves on Saturday. I've explained why he's #CFC's best attacker right now:
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Estevao setting benchmark for Chelsea and pushing for Wolves start
Brazilian teenager led the way against Qarabag and is performing for Enzo Maresca with a maturity beyond his years
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November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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After the briefest of false dawns against Wolves, Liam Delap is back. Needs a good performance in Baku, and needs to start reminding Chelsea why they signed him.

Piece on the #cfc striker
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Time for Delap to step up after stop-start beginning to Chelsea career
Delap has endured a frustrating few months since his £30m summer move from Ipswich but the striker could play a key role for Enzo Maresca
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November 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Reggie Walsh reveals which #CFC first-team star he looks up to most. Cole Palmer, naturally…
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Walsh reveals Chelsea role model who 'sees the game differently'
The 17-year-old is learning from the best
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November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Andrey Santos discusses his best position, his "perfect relationship" with Estevao, and reflects on his nightmare loan at Nottingham Forest, when he was "too young" and not "ready" for the Premier League. #CFC
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Andrey Santos opens up on 'perfect' Chelsea relationship with Estevao
Brazilian also explains why he is now ‘ready’ for the Premier League after a difficult introduction to English football
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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A key factor, I think, in why the Premier League is the best league in the world…

Behind only the Andorra and San Marino top divisions (unsurprisingly dominated by Spanish and Italian players, respectively), the Premier League ranks third for the highest percentage of foreign players… (1/3)
November 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Marcel Desailly exclusive interview

Chelsea legend on:

🏆 When they'll next win Premier League
➕ Needing an extra star signing
💰 #CFC recruitment strategy
🇪🇨 Caicedo value for money?
🇮🇹 ‘Magnificent’ Maresca
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Desailly exclusive: 'Young generation will surely deliver for Chelsea'
Former Blues captain believes this season is too early for a Premier League title challenge
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October 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Jorrel Hato opens up about his first few months in English football, and declares Estevao a ‘special one’

New quotes from the #CFC teenager, on:
🇧🇷 Special Estevao
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 “struggles” in England initially
🌟 Chelsea's experienced leaders
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Hato reveals Chelsea's new 'special one' and responds to Maresca claim
Blues defender addresses manager’s honest assessment over his early ‘struggles’ at Stamford Bridge
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October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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A piece on Chelsea's youngsters, and a night that offered a nod of approval to their recruitment strategy — and showed just how good the kids really are.

Average age of #CFCF XI by the end: 20.6❗️
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Chelsea feel transfer vindication as Estevao stars on 'special' night
Blues get glimpse into future as young stars show exciting potential in Champions League rout
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October 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Three takeaways from Chelsea's hammering of Ajax…

⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ #CFC hit ruthless streak
🌟 Young stars take their chance
🇪🇸 Marc Guiu makes his case
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Blues hit ruthless streak
Marc Guiu, Estevao and Tyrique George add to an impressive night for a much-changed Chelsea team in west London
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October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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At Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea have named Ryan Kavuma-McQueen on the bench — a player so young he is just 39% as old as the Ajax goalkeeper.
October 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Understand Thomas Tuchel is to decide this week whether to stick or twist with his England squad for November. Tuchel meeting coaching team and FA staff at St George's Park today
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Tuchel to decide Bellingham fate this week as World Cup plans take shape
Real Madrid star was overlooked as the Three Lions’ boss kept faith with others
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October 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Piece on Chelsea teenager Josh Acheampong, his performance this weekend, and his impressive development. #cfc
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Bold Maresca call pays off as Chelsea transfer decision vindicated
Teenage talent fully deserves starting berth ahead of more established options after another polished performance and first Blues goal
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October 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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At 23 years and 345 days old on average, Chelsea's line-up today is the youngest any Premier League team has named this season. Feels a bit of a Mondo Duplantis situation. They keep breaking their own record. #CFC
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Enzo Maresca admits his £8,000 fine for celebrating Chelsea's stoppage-time winner v Liverpool was well worth it. #cfc
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Maresca reveals why wild Chelsea celebrations 'worth it' despite ban and fine
Blues boss was sent off for sprinting down the touchline and joining his players after Estevao Willian’s last-gasp winning goal against Liverpool
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October 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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It’s understood the 6-week time frame for Cole Palmer refers to a return to match action, not training. #CFC
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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I’ll be on talkSPORT at just after 7:35pm talking England, Tuchel and the World Cup
October 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Thomas Tuchel's England is the subject of this week's print feature in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. Take a look below
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Big read on Thomas Tuchel's England, and how this 18-month, £5m-a-year project is faring one year after his hire.

What's good, what's bad, and how he's approaching the Impossible Job:
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Tuchel ready to fine-tune England as focus shifts to winning World Cup
After qualification was secured early, attention turns to some difficult decisions over who makes the plane next summer
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October 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM