“He’s scored some unbelievable goals against us” – Callum Wilson believes Chelsea have an ‘unbelievable’ 22-year-old player in the team
According to reports, Reece James, a right back for Chelsea, has received praise from Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson as the English defender has excelled this year.
James is off to a fantastic start for both club and country in the 2022–23 season.
He has made seven appearances for Chelsea, where he has contributed an assist and one goal.
The right-back also took the field for England in recent UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Italy, where he performed admirably.
James is anticipated to go to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions team in late November.
However, he faces competition from the likes of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold for a starting role under Southgate.
Wilson seems to be edging towards James being handed the right-back starting berth for England’s World Cup opener against Iran on November 21.
He told The Footballer’s Football Podcast (via Chelsea Chronicle):
“I think Reece James looks more robust [than Trent Alexander-Arnold], should I say, but I’ve never trained with him or played with him.”
He continued: “I can only comment on what I’ve seen… I’ve seen Reece James and he’s scored some unbelievable goals against us. He’s an unbelievable right-back as well.”
James made his Chelsea debut back in 2019 after spending a season on-loan at Wigan Athletic as a youngster.
He has shone in the Blues’ senior team, making 130 appearances and scoring 10 goals whilst providing 20 assists.
Many tout the Englishman as one of the best right-backs in Europe and his stock continues to grow with each passing season.