Soccer-Chelsea boss Pochettino 'desperate' to snap trophy drought in England

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Semi-Final - Second Leg - Chelsea v Middlesbrough - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 23, 2024 Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino with Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Middlesbrough's Morgan Rogers after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he is "desperate" to get his hands on silverware in England after his side booked their place in the League Cup final on Tuesday.

Chelsea, who will play either Fulham or Liverpool in next month's final at Wembley, thrashed Championship club Middlesbrough 6-1 in the second leg of their semi-final at Stamford Bridge. Middlesbrough had won the first leg 1-0.