Cahill cleared for London derby

Gary Cahill has recovered from illness and is in contention for Chelsea’s west London derby with Fulham tomorrow night.

Defender Cahill was only able to start on the bench in Rafael Benitez’s first game in charge against Manchester City on Sunday, but he could return for the Spaniard’s second Premier League at the helm.

Daniel Sturridge is close to returning from a hamstring injury, while John Terry (knee) and Frank Lampard (calf) are also progressing.

Provisional squad: Cech, Ivanovic, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Bertrand, Mikel, Romeu, Ramires, Mata, Oscar, Hazard, Moses, Marin, Piazon, Torres, Turnbull.