BAG OF THE NET
John Terry proves he’s still got it with amazing back flick in Aston Villa warm-up
Terry retired from playing in the summer, but maybe his footwork wasn't given the credit it deserved in his career
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JOHN TERRY retired from football in the summer - but he has lost none of his skills judging by this video.
The former England skipper is now assistant manager to Dean Smith at Aston Villa.
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Terry, of course, spent his final season as a pro at Villa Park, and was welcomed back with open arms by the fans there.
And they might want his skills on the pitch too if Villa are to make their move into the play-off spots.
Terry was putting the players through their pre-match paces before the Middlesbrough game when he couldn't resist stealing some limelight.
The former Chelsea man spectacularly back-heel chipped one of the balls into the bag.
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Admittedly, one of the coaches moved the back slightly for him to get it in, but it still looked impressive nonetheless.
That skills was replicated by the players at the Riverside, as they triumphed 3-0 against the Championship high-flyers.
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