Jamie Carragher lauds John Terry as a better version of himself and who was technically underrated 

Jamie Carragher has hailed John Terry as a better version of himself and claims the Chelsea legend’s career remains underrated to this day.

Former Liverpool defender Carragher played with fellow centre-back Terry when they were both England internationals between 2003 and 2010, and has admitted he was struck by his resolve and tough-tackling nature when defending.

However, the current Sky Sports pundit also believes that Terry was as technically accomplished as the best during his playing days. 

Jamie Carragher has said Chelsea legend John Terry was a ‘better version of himself’

Carragher and Terry played together when they were both on international duty for England

Carragher told Sky Sports’ Off Script podcast: ‘John Terry was basically a better version of me.

‘He was bigger, more powerful, better quality on the ball as well. He was one who when you trained with him went up a level in your eyes. You knew he was a great player.

‘Technically, he’s a lot better than he’s given credit for. People always talk about John Terry being this man who put his head and his body in front of everything – and he would – and we talk about Rio Ferdinand being the player who was great on the ball. But we forget that Rio was a great defender and that John Terry was great on the ball.

‘John Terry could pass the ball 60 or 70 yards with his left foot – the best ball-playing centre-back in the world would struggle to do that. So he was definitely one that you’d think was a top player, and you’d see that with England.’

Terry gained a reputation throughout his career as a no-nonsense, tough-tackling defender

But Carragher believes that Terry’s technical qualities were among the very best in the game

Terry made his professional debut in 1998 and would go on to make 717 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 67 goals during a trophy-laden 19 years at Stamford Bridge. 

During his time at the club, he won five Premier League and FA Cup titles, though the pinnacle of his Chelsea career was leading the club to victory in the 2011-12 final against Bayern Munich.

Terry ended his time in west London to play for Aston Villa in 2017 for a single season, and he is now the assistant manager at the West Midlands club.

The former Chelsea captain was also revered for his performances with England, who he represented on 78 occasions.  

Terry won five Premier League titles and as many FA Cups during his career in west London

The highlight of his club career was leading Chelsea to the 2012 Champions League title