Conte backing departing Terry to soldier on

LONDON - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects departing captain John Terry to play beyond the end of the season, despite the former England centerback hinting at retirement.

Speaking after scoring in Chelsea's 4-3 victory over Watford on Monday, its first outing since winning the Premier League, Terry said: "I still haven't ruled out Sunday being my last game and retiring."

Chelsea ends its league campaign at home to Sunderland before tackling Arsenal in the FA Cup final.