It was a goal “straight outta Cobham”. At a time when Chelsea’s future has looked so uncertain, there is no doubt about the axis on which Thomas Tuchel must build his team. It also serves as a reminder that, for all the money Todd Boehly plans to invest, this is a club capable of producing its own marquee talent.
In Reece James and Mason Mount, Chelsea have a double act that can serve them well for years to come. Their link-up for Mount’s fourth-minute strike against Leeds last night was a glimpse of what Tuchel has missed for long periods of the season when James, in particular, was out with injury.
