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Reece James
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Since the new haircut he's been in great form
We'll then I hope his hair grows back fast.
He really needs to work on keeping his emotions in-check...
England should play with a right side of Walker, James and Arnold
I remember watching his Wigan loan highlights being really impressed, exceptional talent taking the next step up - in a right set up, with clear team & play structure, must be said though.
Laird looked promising but I don't see him as exceptional as RJ at the same age, but players develop at different tempo so there's hope we will have one of our own soon.w
I remember in the times before we signed AWB we were linked with him. Didnt seem very realistic that Chelsea would be selling him to us
He is a genuine contender and competition for TAA's spot as England right back. He has a quality finish and cross and he doesnt get caught out as often defensively as TAA when he actually has to defend. You dont worry about him defensively any more than the usual fullback which isnt the case with TAA
He is a genuine contender and competition for TAA's spot as England right back. He has a quality finish and cross and he doesnt get caught out as often defensively as TAA when he actually has to defend. You dont worry about him defensively any more than the usual fullback which isnt the case with TAA
Really unbelievable the competition for englands RB role now
TAA right midfield ala Beckham and James as RB?
TAA right midfield ala Beckham and James as RB?
More likely in Englands set up that Trent plays in the midfield.
He's ahead of Trent for England and rightfully so.
Isn’t James the one with experience in midfield at club level? I’d rather play him there and Trent (our best playmaker by some distance) in his preferred position
He played half a season in The Championship for Wigan in midfield. He can also play at centre back on the right side in a 3 which could be his future longer term for England with Trent as the RWB. I think that in the short term Southgate will look to emulate Chelsea's formation as we have James and Chilwell and it allows us to get an extra one of our best players in the team with either Walker or James at RCB.
Reece James is our most all rounded player. He’s a right wing back who can do everything. He dictated that game last night. Absolutely incredible again.
wasn’t a huge fan of James but he’s world class at the minute. He’s miles ahead of Trent, he’s the player Trent would be if he could defend
The most all round full back in the world right now?
I'd transition James into the Kyle Walker role for England (Right sided CB in a back 3) and have TAA as the RWB.
I think the only issue with this right now is how young the team is. Walker is one of the few really experienced players.
What an absolute monster of a player. England are really spoilt for choice in the RB position with Walker, TAA and him.
James at RW could be fun.
I was reading somewhere that TAA in midfield might not work so well. According to this source having the game ahead of him and the space to run into is a big part of his game. Being higher up would mean less space and less time. I think it was Tifo...
And Trippier, Wan Bissaka, Aarons, Livramento and even Laird. Probably more I've forgotten
31 now and we know pace is one of his biggest qualities. I'd keep Walker in for the next WC and then prepare James for the role thereafter.
Laird looks pretty exceptional too, to be honest. If he could fall into the hands of the right coaching, he has the look of a player who could make the step up to this level without a problem. The coaching is important though.
I was reading klopps take on that a few days ago. He says that TAA doesn’t need space, he can whip them in from anywhere
Most definitely, I thought the same last season even when he was still under Lampard.
I think that'll be the plan. I think Trippier's race is run with England now. We need to get Livramento involved soon as well.
Mental how stacked it is. Any of them have Scottish blood?
Livramento, his mum wants him to play for Scotland too! It could happen I guess but he's got loads of caps for England youth so far.
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He's not a full back, he's a wing back! Can't speak for other leagues but in the PL he has stiff competition from Cancelo.
TAA is still better going forward. I'd take James for his allroundedness (that's a word right?), but we are talking about a player who has had 15, 16, 9 and 8 (still counting) assists over the last 4 seasons. James is more defensively sound, but then again he has a 3 man defense to cover him.
How has this guy improved so much?
I don't usually play I told you so but I got a lot of abuse around 18 months ago for banging on about how good he is/could be and was clear of any English fullback not named Trent.
He's been having these performances since breaking through, he's just doing it a lot more often now.
He’s always been a super talent. Not like he’s gone from average to world class or something. He is just naturally improving under a top coach and realizing his potential.
Tuchel is bringing out the best in all our academy products now. Reece, Hudson-Odoi, Chalobah, and even Loftus-Cheek who we all thought was finished.
Playing at wing back but he's a full back.
But there’s more to being an attacking FB than assists. Trent has a wand of a right foot but James seems more dynamic, he gets involved in play in and around the box.
I think Trent is one of the best crossers in Europe but Reece seems to be more. Chelsea aren’t making the sacrifices that Liverpool do to get the best out of James
A lot of people talking about James at RW, personally I can see him in a midfield role.
The guy has ability on the ball, his touch is class, his vision is actually really impressive and he has the work ethic of a CM, can tackle and pass.
I reckon under Pep or Sir Alex even we would have seen James being used sparingly against lesser teams in a more central role.
The guy has ability on the ball, his touch is class, his vision is actually really impressive and he has the work ethic of a CM, can tackle and pass.
I reckon under Pep or Sir Alex even we would have seen James being used sparingly against lesser teams in a more central role.