Chelsea legend John Terry dropped in on a training session with his old team-mates.

The former captain watched on from the sidelines and received a warm welcome by Antonio Conte before spending time with former Blues team-mates Frank Lampard and Jody Morris who have been working with the club's Under-18 squad.

The Aston Villa defender was not participating in any drills, dressed in jeans and a jacket, but appeared to be relishing a return to his old stomping ground.

John Terry dropped in and caught up with Carlo Cudicini (centre) and Antonio Conte (right)

Terry joined former team-mates Frank Lampard (L) and Jody Morris (C) on the sidelines

The former Chelsea defender watched on as his former team-mates trained in Cobham

Conte enjoyed having Terry back and shared a joke with the club legend on the touchline

The 37-year-old is attempting to steer Villa to Championship promotion and will not doubt have provided a lift to those in the Chelsea dressing room by turning up.

Conte was pictured cracking jokes with the veteran centre-back as the other coaches watched on from the dugout.

Terry departed the Blues at the end of last season in fairytale style as the Stamford Bridge club lifted the Premier League title.

Terry was afforded a heroes welcome at the club he served for so many years

Thibaut Courtois worked with the Blues ahead of Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace

This season hasn't been plain sailing for the Blues and Conte's men now face enormous pressure to finish in the top four.

Chelsea currently sit five points behind Tottenham and will be desperate to close the gap.

With just nine games remaining, three points against Crystal Palace at home on Saturday is a must for the champions.

Lampard spent time talking to Ruben Loftus-Cheek (right) who is undergoing rehab back at Chelsea despite being on loan at Crystal Palace

Eden Hazard's form will be crucial for the champions in their bid for a top four spot