Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed that he wants to get rid of his protective headgear but his doctor has forbidden him from doing so.

The Czech Republic international has worn the helmet ever since he fractured his skull while playing for his former club Chelsea against Reading in 2006.

He said: "I would be more confident if I had it off. If you like it or not, the helmet affects your surroundings.

"You have your ears covered and it makes hearing worse. But the doctor has forbidden me to take off the helmet. If I did, I would not pay insurance."