Football: Behind the scenes at the Chelsea Academy
Academy manager Neil Bath chats with members of his staffPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesDribbling practicePhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesThe youngsters practice their passingPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
... and then do some more passing practice.Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesShooting practice.Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesAdam Phillip passes the ball during a training session Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images...then attempts to put in a cross during a practice matchPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesBobby Devyne and Adam Phillip tussle for the ball as their team-mates look onPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesThe youngsters look on as some smoothies are prepared for themPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesLunchtimePhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesA member of the Academy team works out in the gymPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesYoungsters review the training sessionPhotograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesSome of the youngsters chat in the dressing room Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
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