Speaking on his official website, Marcel said "All the time I've been saying that he's the present and the future of Chelsea. There's still a long way to go but being in the national squad is confirmation that he can be at the highest level.

"All he needs now is consistency to stay at this level. To do that for two or three years is the most difficult thing in my experience but he looks like he's serious about it.

"Some people may say that they don't want Chelsea players taking part in extra games but it's good for John as it will oblige him to push his level.

"It's true that it does give you a bit of tiredness being in the national team, but it also gives you power.

"He will think 'I'm top of the players in my country so every game I have to prove that I'm top'. It will be 'John Terry from the national team' and, for me, this is positive."

Let's not forget, before JT can be the future of Chelsea we need to ensure he is still at the club- and that means offering him the contract he wants...