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16:48 GMT, Monday, 7 April 2008 17:48 UK

Chelsea to make Milk Cup return

Milan Lalkovic of Chelsea in action against Said Essa of Aspire in the 2007 NI Milk Cup

Chelsea have joined Manchester United and Brazilian side Fluminense in agreeing to return to this summer's Northern Ireland Milk Cup.

Blues boss Avram Grant will follow Jose Mourinho's lead and continue Chelsea's involvement in the international youth football tournament.

It will be Chelsea's fourth appearance at the event and they will again compete in the junior section.

The Milk Cup kicks off on 28 July and runs to 1 August.

Milk Cup chairman Victor Leonard said Chelsea's return was not difficult to secure because of the huge interest generated by the club's representatives in previous events.

"I know the club is pleased with the reception its players have received from the football public at the tournament," he added.

"We are fortunate to have a hugely loyal supporter in Brendan Rodgers who is now first team coach after his elevation from youth academy head coach through the reserves.

The tournament is once again being covered by BBC Sport NI who recently announced a new three-year deal with the Milk Cup.



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