Conte keeps feet on ground as Chelsea edge closer to double


Britain Soccer Football - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea - FA Cup Fifth Round - Molineux - 18/2/17 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte applauds fans after the game Reuters / Darren Staples

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte paid tribute to the performances of his back-up players as his in-form team moved a step closer to a league and cup double.

The Italian made seven changes for Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at second-tier Wolverhampton Wanderers, which the Premier League leaders won 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Pedro and Diego Costa.

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