Frank Lampard sends message to Thomas Tuchel over “special” Chelsea player
Frank Lampard has praised Chelsea captain Reece James, calling him one of the best right backs in the world and a 'special player' who deserves to start for England at the upcoming World Cup. Lampard, who gave James his senior debut, emphasized his importance to both Chelsea and the national team despite a current hamstring injury. His comments were directed at England manager Thomas Tuchel, who previously managed James at Chelsea.
- ▪Frank Lampard described Reece James as one of the best right backs in the world and a special player.
- ▪Reece James, currently recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected to be fit for the World Cup this summer.
- ▪Lampard handed James his Chelsea debut, and James is now the club captain and a Champions League winner.
- ▪Thomas Tuchel, former Chelsea manager, is now in charge of the England national team.
- ▪James has played both as a right back and in midfield this season and has been missed during Chelsea's recent poor run.
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