Terry out to impress Carlo

Defender keen to remain captain

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Terry out to impress Carlo

Terry: Determined

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John Terry is determined to remain Chelsea captain under Carlo Ancelotti but admits he will have to fight hard just to establish himself in the side.

The Italian tactician officially took up his new position as Blues manager this week and is expected to make a number of signings before the start of the new season.

Terry has been an integral member of the team for many years and is excited about working with Ancelotti.

However, he accepts that nobody can be guaranteed a regular starting role without first showing their worth in training and pre-season matches.

Terry hopes he can find his best form over the next few weeks and then help Chelsea hit the ground running when they begin their quest for silverware in 2009/10.

"I want to make sure first and foremost that I am in the team," the England skipper said in an interview with TalkSport Magazine.

"I want to be the captain of Chelsea next year, but the manager is yet to make those decisions."

Terry added: "These are things that go through your mind as a player.

"It does not matter who you are - when a manager comes into the football club he can have different ideas.

"You have seen in the England team with Michael Owen when people are out of favour, they do not get a look in."