A signed replica of the Carling Cup final shirt with the embroided detail and Carling Cup badges on sleeves.

One of Chelsea's current England internationals, Joe's time at Stamford Bridge has been one of major progress and genuine achievement.

His first season here, under the management of Claudio Ranieri, included a run of games out wide - but it remained unclear what the player's best position was or how his ball-skills could be used to dangerous effect within the team's overall shape. After a year playing for José Mourinho, the answers became a lot more clear.

A born Londoner, Joe watched Chelsea from the stands as a boy but it was to West Ham he went as a junior where the spotlight found him at a ridiculously early age. This was due in part to his showings for England youth but also had much to do with a reported interest from Alex Ferguson.

However Joe remained at Upton Park where his much awaited first team career began gently before it was halted altogether by a broken leg. On his return he progressed steadily to become a club regular and an occasional face for England.

A determined attitude won him the West Ham captaincy in the '02/'03 season but his spirit was not enough to prevent relegation — making a transfer away inevitable for the good of his career and for the Hammers' finances. Chelsea paid £6.6 million.

Joe was part of the England squad for both the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004 and on his return from the latter he was given a run of games by Mourinho as part of an attacking three. With the return to fitness of Damien Duff and Arjen Robben, his chances became more limited and mostly from the bench, but he weighed in with crucial, match-winning goals as Chelsea's championship season grew in momentum.

A fresh opportunity presented itself when Robben was further injured and Joe grabbed it with the best form of his career. He was named Premiership Player of the Month for March 2005 and drew special praise for his maturity from then England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson. At international level, Joe became the best answer to the perennial left-side question.

The 2005 Carling Cup Final brought his first winners' medal with the Premiership title then added. Mourinho had instructed and Joe had listened well. 

The 2005/6 season continued with goals and more managerial praise, Joe developing into one of Chelsea's very top performers, whether it be on the left- or right-hand side. His dazzling goal on championship-winning day versus Man United was his favourite for the club so far and signed off an excellent season in the perfect way. He played 26+8 of the 38 Premiership games, scoring eight times.

Joe was one of the few England players to emerge with credit from a lacklustre World Cup where he was arguably the best player in the group stage, scoring his country's goal of the tournament versus Sweden. 

An injury in pre-season forced him out of the opening the 2006/7 title defence.

This item comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Peter Kenyon.