It's business as usual for Terry as he puts football first

John Terry will not be given a sick note to patch up his private life.

The Chelsea defender was yesterday passed fit for tomorrow night’s trip to Everton, despite suffering a dead leg in Sunday’s win over Arsenal.

The Stamford Bridge medical team insist Terry will be fit to travel to Merseyside and are confident he will play at Goodison Park.

It is understood that Terry is desperate to play in what could be another key title clash - even though he is also keen to fly to Dubai for peace talks with wife Toni, who is holidaying with their twins.

Terry has been offered “compassionate leave” by the Chelsea hierarchy after the revelations about his affair with former team-mate Wayne Bridge’s ex-partner Vansessa Perroncel, which led to him being stripped of the England captaincy.

Chelsea captain Terry is desperate to fly out to see Toni, but has put his team first for the time being.

However, Terry may consider flying to Dubai after the Everton game as the club are believed to be willing to give him an extended break over the weekend and allow him to miss the FA Cup tie with Cardiff on Saturday.