This section introduces Reece James and highlights his impressive achievements at a young age.
The feeling of winning a trophy is truly exhilarating, and for Reece James, it’s a feeling he’s experienced twice in one summer! It’s a feat that will likely become a trivia question in the years to come: who was the player who clinched two titles with England in a single summer? That player is none other than Reece James. He led the Young Lions’ U18 team to victory in Toulon in June 2017, and then just a month later, he joined the U19 team for the U19 EURO Finals in Georgia, where they also emerged victorious.
**From Chelsea’s Academy to the International Stage**
This section discusses Reece James’s journey through Chelsea’s academy and his early success with England’s youth teams.
Reece James, a powerful and swift right-back hailing from Lambeth, is another shining example of Chelsea’s academy’s ability to nurture top-tier talent. He made a mark on the international stage with England’s youth teams before earning a coveted spot in the senior squad.
**A Promising Start to a Senior Career**
This section details Reece James’s rise to prominence in Chelsea’s senior squad and his early call-ups to the England national team.
By the time James secured his place in the senior squad, he had already become a beloved member of Frank Lampard’s young Chelsea team. His impressive performance during a loan spell with Wigan Athletic in the Championship during the 2018-19 season cemented his reputation. His first call-up to the senior team came in October 2020, when he was initially chosen for the U21 squad before being promoted to Gareth Southgate’s group for matches against Wales, Belgium, and Denmark at Wembley Stadium.
**A Family of Footballers**
This section highlights Reece James’s success at the club and international level and introduces his equally talented sister, Lauren James.
Reece James is one of several talented right-backs in England’s squad. He played a vital role in helping Chelsea win the Champions League in the summer of 2021 and was part of the Three Lions team that reached the final of EURO 2020. It seems that football runs in the James family, as his younger sister, Lauren, has also made her mark in the sport. She has represented England’s women’s youth teams and is currently a star player for Manchester United in the Barclays FA WSL.
