Trevoh Chalobah believes Reece James must be considered one of – if not the – best wing-backs in world football after the Chelsea academy graduate starred in the Blues’ 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League.
James produced yet another virtuoso display at Stamford Bridge against the Serie A champions. It was the 22-year-old’s inch-perfect cross that enabled Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to finish from close range for Chelsea’s second goal of the evening. And James then fired home a third from an acute angle after a trademark surge forward.
Chalobah, who himself had a fine game at centre-back after replacing the injured Wesley Fofana in the opening period, played alongside James throughout their journey through the academy. He has seen the now England international blossom into a devastating attacking force and a reliable defensive presence.
