John Terry: I’ll be OK for Spurs cruncher

JOHN TERRY has been cleared to lead Chelsea at Spurs this week despite a public injury scare.

More than 2,000 Blues fans saw their captain limp out of an open training session at Stamford Bridge yesterday.

But the club last night insisted Terry will be OK for Thursday's crucial clash with Spurs at White Hart Lane.

Terry, already feeling a sore knee after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Wigan, went down clutching his right ankle after blocking a powerful shot.

The club's medical team initially feared he had suffered serious Achilles damage as he was helped off the pitch by two physios.

But later treatment confirmed Terry had merely suffered a pinched nerve and should be able to resume training today.

Boss Andre Villas-Boas is hoping centre-half David Luiz and midfielder Ramires will also be fit to return at White Hart Lane after missing the trip to Wigan.

Striker Daniel Sturridge, who scored at the DW Stadium, said: "Saturday's draw was upsetting because we worked so hard but conceded a goal right at the very end.

"It was frustrating for everyone and it's important we bounce straight back, which we will.

"We have stepped up to the challenge in the last few weeks and will continue to fight for the Premier League title.

"It is the best league in the world because every team in the top six can still win it. We are one of those six teams and I believe we can win it.

"There are still five months to go and people would be stupid to assume Chelsea are out of the title race.

"We are going to fight to the last game. We are a close unit and Saturday was just a bad day for us."