I go to games as a fan. I get the frustrations. We are a few years away but we will return to fighting for the Prem title

JOHN TERRY EXCLUSIVE

- BY JOHN CROSS

JOHN TERRY has admitted Chelsea are “a few years away” from competing for the Premier League title.

Chelsea legend Terry has also warned his former club can only gain experience and attract the biggest players through winning major trophies.

The Blues finished the season on a high after lifting the Europa Conference League trophy, earning a Champions League place and jetting off to the Club World Cup in the USA. Terry won trophies galore in his career at Stamford Bridge during Roman Abramovich's reign, when the likes of Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard turned them into champions.

Former England captain Terry says he now feels frustrated that Chelsea's young squad are not closer to challenging the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City for the top prizes.

"I get frustrated because I want Chelsea to be winning the biggest trophies," said Terry. "Are we close? I think we are still a few years away from competing for the Premier League again.

"We need to catch Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool to even have a chance of doing that.

"We need experience. I think it's through winning. If we're competing for a top striker, a top keeper, I know where I'd be going.