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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport

Football: Behind the scenes at the Chelsea Academy

Chelsea Academy: Chelsea Academy manager Neil Bath chats with members of his staff
Academy manager Neil Bath chats with members of his staff Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea Academy youngsters practice their dribbling
Dribbling practice Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea Academy youngsters practice their passing
The youngsters practice their passing Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Passing practice at the Chelsea FC Academy
... and then do some more passing practice. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Shooting practice at the Chelsea FC Academy
Shooting practice. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea FC Academy player Adam Phillip passes the ball during training
Adam Phillip passes the ball during a training session Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Adam Phillip attempts to put in a cross during a practice match
...then attempts to put in a cross during a practice match Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea FC Academy players Bobby Devyne and Adam Phillip
Bobby Devyne and Adam Phillip tussle for the ball as their team-mates look on Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea FC academy youngsters watch smoothies being prepared for them
The youngsters look on as some smoothies are prepared for them Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Lunchtime at the Chelsea FC Academy
Lunchtime Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: A member of the Academy team works on his upper body strength in the gym
A member of the Academy team works out in the gym Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea Academy youngsters review the training session
Youngsters review the training session Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Chelsea Academy: Chelsea FC Academy youngsters chat in the dressing room
Some of the youngsters chat in the dressing room Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
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