Throughout their childhood, Reece and Lauren James became accustomed to celebrating Chelsea's success. Premier League titles were won. A Champions League triumph enjoyed. And then there was the FA Cup, which the Blues claimed four times in six seasons between 2006 and 2012.
"Whenever there was a Chelsea final, we always watched it," says Reece, who then breaks out into a smile and adds: "But when we were younger, they were winning trophies frequently, so there were too many to remember really well."
Chelsea's relentless pursuit of silverware hasn't waned in the years since. This season the men's side has won the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup. The women, meanwhile, were crowned WSL champions, having seen off a strong challenge from Arsenal. And this weekend, both teams are hoping to be crowned FA Cup champions.
