Becoming a potent threat’: Alan Shearer really impressed by growing role of 21-year-old Chelsea player

Alan Shearer has raved about the impact Chelsea player Reece James is starting to have at Stamford Bridge. 

James, 21, has been an important player since his promotion to the first team in 2019. The right-back is in the dream position of getting to learn the art of defending from club captain Cesar Azpilicueta. 

However, he’s starting to add a new element to his game under Blues manager Thomas Tuchel.

a right wing-back role in Tuchel’s system, so fans are getting to see even more of him going forward in attack. 

He’s always had an eye for a cross, but his contribution in attack so far this season has been crucial. For example, he netted two stunning goals in the weekend’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.

James now has four goals and three assists in just 11 appearances across all competitions this campaign.

Alan Shearer hailed Chelsea’s academy graduate after naming him in his Premier League Team of the Week segment:

“Two outstanding goals from the Chelsea right-back, who is becoming a potent threat in attack. He didn’t have to defend much in the 3-0 victory at Newcastle United,” he wrote.