England and Chelsea captain John Terry had successful back surgery on Thursday.

In Terry's three-game absence, the Blues have conceded six goals, dropping two points in a Boxing Day draw with Reading.

Speculation has Terry returning to action within weeks rather than months.

Terry has surgery on back injury - BBC Report (new window)

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