Frank Lampard sends message to Thomas Tuchel over “special” Chelsea player | OneFootball

Reece James is one of the best right backs in the world and should be starting for England at the World Cup this summer according to Frank Lampard.

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Lampard handed James his Chelsea debut, and the academy graduate is now the club captain, and has won the Champions League.

James is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the World Cup this summer, where he’ll likely play a key role.

Frank Lampard sends Reece James message to Thomas Tuchel

The 25-year-old has been back to somewhere near his best this season, and has put in impressive performances at both right back and in midfield.

James is such a key player for the Blues, and they’ve certainly missed his quality during their run of five consecutive league defeats.

Thomas Tuchel knows James well having managed him at Chelsea, and he’s clearly the first choice right back for the Three Lions.

Lampard was asked about James’ role in the England team, and was full of praise for him as he described him as a special player.

“Without picking Thomas’ squad for him, I think Reece James is one of the best right-backs in the world without a doubt,” he told talkSPORT.

“I want to see him fit and playing again because he’s a special player.”

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Marco Silva has played down speculation linking him with the Chelsea job, with the Fulham boss understood to be one of several candidates.

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There’s thought to be seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola believed to be an early front runner.

However, it’s been reported Iraola would need convincing over taking the Chelsea job, with the Spaniard also said to be a target for Manchester United.

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