LEARNING CURVE: Reece James celebrates in his Wigan days

LEAM Richardson says it was obvious from day one that Reece James would reach the pinnacle of the game.
Chelsea defender James, now 24, made his professional debut on loan at Wigan in the 2018-19 season.
Though a right-back, his physical strength and technical quality quickly yielded a move into midfield and he was eventually named in the Championship team of the year after scoring three times in 45 appearances.
James broke into Chelsea’s first team the following season and two years later was in the starting line-u...