Drogba Welcomes Rio Ferdinand and Petr Cech to Premier League Hall of Fame

• Didier Drogba has celebrated new Premier League Hall of Fame inductees
• The former Chelsea striker congratulated former teammate and goalkeeper Petr Cech
• Cech, Rio Ferdinand and Eric Cantona are the latest inductees in the Hall of Fame

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has congratulated former teammate, Petr Cech and ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand following their Premier League Hall of Fame induction.

The former players alongside Eric Cantona were all inducted to the Hall of Fame this week for their contribution to the game in England.

Drogba, a fellow inductee from last year, congratulated the newest additions to the list of legends.

"Welcome to the Premier League Hall Of Fame to these guys!!! From one the Best center back of the EPL Rio Ferdinand, to the most loved and charismatic French Man in England apart from Eric Cantona, Arsène Wenger, and The KING of Clean Sheets Petr Cech. Well deserved recognition," wrote the Ivorian on Twitter.

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An excited Cech also took the opportunity to thank fans of Chelsea and Arsenal for making his stay in England amazing.

"Thank you Premier League, Arsenal, Chelsea and all the fans for all the congratulations I have received. It’s the greatest honour to become a member of the Premier League Hall of Fame… Congratulations to Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams, Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson for their achievements!," wrote the former goalkeeper.

The Premier League Hall of Fame recognises ex-footballers and managers for their achievements in the English topflight.

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The Ivorian striker was sent off in the second half of extra-time after brushing the face of the defender following a heated clash between players from both sides.

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