Chelsea v Schalke 04:Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Rosenborg in the opening Champions League proved to be Jose Mourinho's last game in charge, but goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the team has shown its true spirit by the results since Avram Grant took charge.

The 2-1 success over Valencia last time out means Chelsea to go into tonight's game as leaders and Cech insists they still have the stomach for a fight despite Mourinho's departure.

"I think in recent games we showed our character and showed to everyone, that even though we are behind in the league, we will not give up.

"The expectation is always the same. We are one of the best teams in Europe and England and we always want to win.

"We have been playing really well since the Valencia win and have made a big improvement in terms of winning points and our quality of play. We want to keep going this way."

Chelsea are still without captain John Terry (knee) and left-back Ashley Cole (ankle).