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Remember Cech's Near-Death Experience?

Remember Cech's Near-Death Experience?

Today marks 10 years since Petr Cech's horror injury almost took his life. Do you remember this terrible incident?

In 2006, former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech fractured his skull in a match against Reading, when Stephen Hunt's knee caught the shot-stopper's head as he came out to collect the ball.

While many fans and Chelsea players felt Hunt's challenge was deliberate, the winger has always professed his innocence since, saying he never committed the challenge with malice.

Here is the incident in question:

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It is now 10 years since the injury that has seen Cech wear a scrumcap ever since.

The stopper was told by doctors that he might never play the beautiful game again, but his setback didn't stop him, and he went on to become one of the best goalkeepers the Premier League has ever seen.

Where would you rank Cech among the world's best goalkeepers? 

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