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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Who is Reggie Walsh? 'Perfect' Chelsea youngster rewarded with historic senior debut

Senior debut at 16: Reggie Walsh - (Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Reggie Walsh made history in Chelsea’s Conference League semi-final first leg win over Djurgarden by becoming the youngest player to turn out for the club in almost six decades.

At just 16 years of age, Walsh came on for the final few minutes on Thursday night - replacing fellow academy starlet Tyrique George - with the Blues 4-1 up in Sweden and cruising towards another European final.

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