Chelsea skipper urges club to bolster squad

The 29-year-old defender is also keen for the club to hold onto their current stars.

“We definitely want to do it again but all the big four – ourselves, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal – need to strengthen because everyone has become closer to us,” he said.

“No doubt it will be a busy summer for the big clubs. Now I hope to lift the FA Cup to do the double – going down in history as the club captain to do it means the world to me.”

“We have a great squad here anyway,” he continued. “Hopefully we can keep hold of Joe Cole because he has been key for us with his goal away to Manchester United.

“Nicolas Anelka will hopefully sign a new deal and we can keep everyone here.

“Last year I spoke to the club about the importance of keeping Didier Drogba when I was negotiating my contract.

“It was key for me and he has been brilliant. I wanted these kind of people to stay.

“They’ve been brilliant this year – Frank Lampard, Didier, people like this are important to the club.”