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MARTIN SAMUEL: Graham Potter's step-up to Chelsea is a victory for all English coaches... the elite are finally rewarding managers for sticking it out at mid-table Premier League sides

Jurgen Klopp got the Borussia Dortmund job because he did well at Mainz. Antonio Conte was sought out by Juventus after positive spells at Bari, Atalanta and Siena. Valencia’s door opened for Rafa Benitez because he prospered with Osasuna, Extremadura and Tenerife.

It is only in England where the elite think our league doesn’t count; where a manager can toil away at clubs that have scant chance of success, while all the time being judged for not being successful.

This is why, in one way at least, the managerial change at Chelsea is cause for celebration.