Lack of ‘luxury’ players is key to Chelsea’s success, says Cole

MIDFIELDER Joe Cole has revealed the secret of the Chelsea’s success so far this season - the lack of any ‘luxury’ players.

The club have instead built their progress under Jose Mourinho on a committed team ethic with a high work-rate, defending in numbers and hitting opponents quickly on the break.

Out have gone the likes of Juan Sebastian Veron and Hernan Crespo, even if the Argentine striker could ironically line up against Chelsea in the Champions League final for AC Milan, as well as Adrian Mutu.