Double delights Blues' Drogba

Didier Drogba labelled Chelsea's double-winning season as the best of his career after he scored the winning goal in their FA Cup final victory over Portsmouth at Wembley.

Drogba's 58th minute matchwinner settled the contest and earned coach Carlo Ancelotti the double in his debut season in charge of the Blues.

Drogba's sensational free-kick beat the outstretched arms of England's David James to make it six Wembley goals in six competitive finals and semi-finals.

"The most important thing is the double. For me to be part of this team makes me proud," Drogba said.

"This season is the best of my career because I have never won a double. To be champions last week and now to win the FA Cup at Wembley it is the stuff of dreams."

Drogba struck just minutes after Kevin-Prince Boateng had missed a penalty for Portsmouth.

Aruna Dindane was brought down by Juliano Belletti, but Kevin-Prince Boateng had his spot-kick saved by Petr Cech in the Chelsea goal.

"I knew what the choices were and from the body language when he ran towards me I chose that side - but I was lucky to get there," Cech said.

Meanwhile Chelsea skipper John Terry slammed the Wembley pitch as the worst he had played on this season.

Speaking to ITV Sport, Terry said: "The pitch ruined the final. It's probably the worst pitch we've played on all year."

The pitch was relaid only last month after three of the four managers involved in the FA Cup semi-finals complained about it.

But Terry was delighted with winning double: "It is incredible. What an amazing day today.

"It was one of those days but we came strong and full credit to Didier.

"The reason why we are top of the league and won the FA Cup is that we are the best team and we have great determination."

Frank Lampard missed a late spot-kick, dragging a shot wide in the 88th minute which would have sealed the win.

Lampard said: "I changed my mind during the run-up. it is not often I miss them but luckily it did not matter."