Antonio Conte has warned Chelsea they must overhaul their squad if they are to improve on this season - whether or not he is sacked as head coach.

Captain Gary Cahill led the calls for clarity over Conte's position last night, with the Italian now waiting to find out whether he will lose his job despite securing some consolation for missing out on the Champions League by beating Manchester United in the FA Cup final thanks to Eden Hazard's penalty.

Conte, who has won the Premier League and FA Cup during his two seasons in charge, is adamant he will not quit but his stormy relationship with the Chelsea board over their transfer strategy has meant his position has been in doubt since the start of his second season.

And as the Chelsea board deliberate over his future the Italian has told the club that an overhaul of the playing staff is required no matter who is in charge.

Asked if he could have tried harder to enjoy a more stable relationship with his Chelsea superiors, Conte answered: “It’s not simple, it’s not simple to answer this question.

“For sure, when you decide to take a coach like me, you must know who you are taking, who you are charging for this job. I repeat, as I said before, I cannot change my personality, I cannot change my idea of football. I can find the right way to win this trophy, for sure.