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'They look a lot more relaxed than I did!': Gary Neville wishes he had Trent Alexander-Arnold's and Reece James' 'outlook on life' when he was playing, and claims NOTHING could make him return to management

19/08/22 08:26
Gary Neville has admitted to 'wishing he shared the outlook' of England's modern attacking fullbacks. Neville won eight Premier Leagues and two Champions Leagues in over 600 appearances for Manchester United, but scored just seven goals in his professional career. He singled out the likes of Reece James and Trent-Alexander Arnold as players he would have liked to have emulated. Neville also said he could not be tempted back into management. He has one previous experience of management after his time at Valencia in 2015-16. They won just three of the 16 league games during his tenure, and were famously beaten 7-0 by Barcelona....read

EXCLUSIVE: New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly looking to implement US-style contract policy at Stamford Bridge, with Mason Mount and Reece James among youngsters set to be offered SEVEN-year deals
16/08/22 16:00EXCLUSIVE: The new Blues regime want to ensure the club's best young players are tied down during their peak years - as is common in American sports.
'I don't know what they were looking at': Reece James hits out at officials from Chelsea's controversial draw with Tottenham as team-mate Thiago Silva takes a swipe at Anthony Taylor for missing Cristian Romero's hair pull on Marc Cucurella
15/08/22 08:27Reece James and Thiago Silva have hit out at referee Anthony Taylor and his officials after Chelsea's 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
'Making you trip over would have been well deserved': Spurs manager Antonio Conte continues his feud with Thomas Tuchel with a cheeky Instagram post after Chelsea boss's celebrations irritated him... before they were both sent off
14/08/22 23:30Conte's Tottenham snatched a 2-2 draw against Tuchel's Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday amid controversy on the pitch and scuffles off it.
World Cup watch: Harry Maguire has a day to forget again, Nick Pope strengthens his chances and Ben Chilwell faces new competition... while Aaron Ramsdale makes a mistake
14/08/22 22:26Sportsmail keeps an eye on who's looking likely to make England's Qatar World Cup squad when the tournament starts in November, with Reece James and Ollie Watkins in forrm.
Chelsea open talks over a £40m move for Everton starlet Anthony Gordon as they target the 21-year-old as competition for Reece James at right wing-back... but Everton want AT LEAST £50m
14/08/22 19:44Chelsea, who believe Anthony Gordon can challenge Reece James down the right, have indicated an initial willingness to pay £40m - but Everton are believed to value him at at least £50m.
'I thought when you shake hands you look into each other's eyes': Furious Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel blames Antonio Conte for their bitter full-time row which saw both bosses sent off
14/08/22 17:57Conte's Tottenham controversially rescued a 2-2 draw against Tuchel's Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon amid furious scenes.
Battle of the Bridge Pt II! Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel are both SENT OFF after furious bust-up in London derby... as Spurs and Chelsea bosses clash at full-time when shaking hands, having celebrated wildly in front of each other
14/08/22 17:10The two managers squared off following Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's equaliser after Tuchel suggested Kai Havertz was fouled in the build-up, before angry scenes unfolded at full time.
How to feed a Premier League footballer: Forget alcohol and ketchup, now it's all cookery courses and meals on wheels as clubs take a scientific approach to refuelling their stars
25/07/22 21:31Romelu Lukaku was heading to his seat in the Finch Farm canteen carrying a plate with some bagels on it when Everton's nutritionist spotted something wasn't quite right.
Chelsea star Ben Chilwell posts a snap of team-mates Mason Mount and Reece James partying in LA nightclub as they enjoy time off after their pre-season victory over Club America - before mysteriously DELETING it
17/07/22 16:58Chelsea's Ben Chilwell took to Instagram to share a picture of his teammates Mason Mount and Reece James celebrating at a nightclub in Los Angeles. However, the post was quickly deleted.
'The most overrated player I have ever seen': Fans mock Chelsea defender Reece James after his 'horrific' own goal in pre-season friendly win over Club America... as he pays the price for playing a blind backpass to Marcus Bettinelli
17/07/22 08:28Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount bookended the defender's mistake as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Club America 2-1 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Relieved Thomas Tuchel says he's 'happy nobody got injured' after a feisty start to Chelsea's pre-season against Club America.. as the Blues boss claims their Las Vegas opener was played 'on the edge'
17/07/22 05:44MIKE KEEGAN IN LAS VEGAS: Mason Mount clipped a stunning winner to ensure team-mate Reece James was left with no fear and loathing as Chelsea secured victory in Las Vegas.
No sign of Sterling or Koulibaly yet, Kenedy may soften the blow of not signing Raphinha and Allegiant Stadium is stunning... THINGS WE LEARNED from Chelsea's win over Club America in Las Vegas
17/07/22 04:25MIKE KEEGAN IN LAS VEGAS: Chelsea made it tough for themselves but they walked away with a 2-1 win from their friendly with Club America. Here's what we learned.
PLAYER RATINGS: Conor Gallagher played like he had a point to prove to Thomas Tuchel against Club America... while Cesar Azpilicueta showed why he will be missed if he leaves Chelsea for Barcelona
17/07/22 04:18Chelsea won their pre-season friendly against Club America 2-1 despite scoring an own goal. Sportsmail's Mike Keegan took a look at how each player performed during the pre-season friendly.
New £50m man Sterling, a determined Gallagher bolstering an already-stacked midfield, major defensive reinforcements needed but Koulibaly has now joined... how are Chelsea stacking up?
15/07/22 21:00Sportsmail takes a look into the strength and depth of the current Blues squad, what areas they still need to do business, and what players they need to try move on to improve this season.
Chelsea are 'keen to extend Reece James' contract past 2025' with a deal that could 'keep the England fullback at Stanford Bridge into his late 20s', as Todd Boehly looks to build a team around the Blues' young stars
07/07/22 15:53Chelsea's Reece James is 'set to be offered a contract extension' despite his current deal already running to 2025. James has already established himself as a regular for Chelsea and England.
Todd Boehly makes it his personal mission to KEEP Reece James at Chelsea by offering him improved terms on his current £70,000-a-week contract... as the Blues co-owner looks to fight off interest in the full-back from Manchester City and Real Madrid
24/06/22 14:00EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail highlighted earlier this month that the club were yet to approach the England international about extending his deal at Stamford Bridge.
Gareth Southgate insists his England players are 'making a stand every time they speak' out against Qatar's awful human rights record and reveals there 'is a lot going on behind the scenes' including Harry Kane speaking with other captains on the issue
13/06/22 14:04Amnesty International accused the FA of 'completely lacking in courage' to speak out against the human rights abuses but Southgate insisted his squad were making a stand.
Reece James insists England WILL 'shine a light' on human rights abuses in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, after the FA were accused of 'completely lacking in courage' to speak out by Amnesty International
11/06/22 21:31The Chelsea full back said Gareth Southgate's squad are in talks over how to raise awareness of atrocities faced by migrant workers.
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City and Real Madrid on alert with Chelsea yet to approach Reece James about extending his contract despite becoming a key member of Thomas Tuchel's squad
09/06/22 18:26EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: James, who earns in the region of £70,000-per-week, has three years left to run on his current contract, which Chelsea feel negates the need for urgency.
Chelsea heroes John Terry, Mason Mount and Reece James pay emotional tributes to 'clean-hearted and loving' academy kit man Eric Asiedu after the club confirm his 'sudden passing'
08/06/22 10:31Past and present Chelsea stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to academy kit man Eric Asiedu, who has died in what the club has described as a 'sudden passing'.
'I couldn't help but feel, "Have I created this situation here for the boys?"': Gareth Southgate admits risk of racial abuse could sway who takes England's penalties... after Saka, Sancho and Rashford were targeted following Euro 2020 final misses
06/06/22 21:30The UK Football Policing Unit received 600 reports of racist comments sent to England's black players after the Euro 2020 final defeat, and ruled 207 to be criminal.
Michael Owen laments Hungary's controversial penalty that defeated England, claiming it was 'very harsh' on Reece James after minimal contact on Zsolt Nagy, who 'made the most of it'... while furious fans hit out at 'ridiculous' decision
04/06/22 19:05After a largely uneventful opening hour, the game came to life when Reece James was adjudged to have fouled Zsolt Nagy inside the area, having under-hit his pack-pass to Jordan Pickford.
ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP SQUAD LADDER: Jarrod Bowen and Jadon Sancho are the big movers - in OPPOSITE directions - in the fight to join Kane on the plane - so how do Southgate's men rank?
04/06/22 09:30Sportsmail assesses the top 40 England stars looking to book one of the 23 World Cup spots available this winter for Gareth Southgate's side in Qatar
PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist is released, as Reece James rivals favourite Phil Foden alongside Arsenal's starring pair, Conor Gallagher and Jacob Ramsey - so could it be a sibling double win?!
01/06/22 14:00The shortlist is dominated by English players with Foden set to face competition from international team-mates including Reece James as well as Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka.
Chelsea are 'still interested in Achraf Hakimi' one year after the defender snubbed them to join PSG... with Thomas Tuchel and Co 'monitoring his situation' as they look to avoid another wing-back injury crisis next season
31/05/22 07:56Hakimi, 23, left Inter Milan and sealed a £51million switch to PSG last summer before revealing he had turned down the chance to head to Stamford Bridge beforehand.
Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill says Huddersfield will upset the odds in the Championship play-off final... as 'the new JT' sets his sights on impressing Thomas Tuchel once he returns to Stamford Bridge after his loan spell
28/05/22 21:30Like Tammy Abraham, Reece James and Mason Mount before him, Colwill is proof that Chelsea's academy kids can thrive in the tougher environment of the EFL.
Reece James insists 'the ambition at Chelsea is going to be the same' with Todd Boehly's expected takeover of the club... while he rues having his 'worst season' yet for injuries
23/05/22 21:39Reece James insists Chelsea's ambition will not be dimmed even as they move on from the Roman Abramovich era of excess, with Todd Boehly set to takeover the club.
PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker and Edouard Mendy shine in shootout as Liverpool beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup on penalties... but Trevoh Chalobah had no answer to unplayable Luis Diaz as the gifted winger dazzled
14/05/22 19:56Luis Diaz was unplayable and already looks a vital player in this Liverpool team as Chelsea struggled to cope with him in the FA Cup final. Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel has rated the rest of the players.
Todd Boehly will be told to fix Chelsea's leaky defence during his first transfer window as owner... with the club set to revisit their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde during the close season
09/05/22 21:30Boehly's takeover at Stamford Bridge is expected to be ratified by the Government and Premier League before the end of May, at which point the new owners will have to hit the ground running.
Soon-to-be Chelsea owner Todd Boehly 'wants to offer new deals to Reece James and Mason Mount' to ensure the key stars stay at Stamford Bridge amid interest - with new chief already scrutinising the first team
07/05/22 12:08It was confirmed in the early hours of today that Todd Boehly has been given the green light to complete his £4.25billion takeover, and he has already set his sights on the first-team squad.
Three of the biggest clubs in the Premier League 'are putting plans in place to sign Mason Mount' as Chelsea prepare for huge battle to keep hold of star man this summer... with Reece James also set to be the subject of bids
30/04/22 23:09The 23-year-old has just two years left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and amid the club's recent ownership uncertainty there is concern he could be lured away by Europe's elite.
Fans believe Reece James asked 'idol' Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt DURING Chelsea's draw at Man United... after footage emerged of Portuguese replying 'Yeah, no problem' to something right-back said with his mouth covered
29/04/22 14:07The Portugal star cancelled out Marcos Alonso's opener at Old Trafford with a devastating strike to score his 17th Premier League goal of the season and his 23rd across all competitions.
Real Madrid 'approach Reece James' team over a potential move for the Chelsea star in 2023' two weeks after he impressed against them in the Champions League - as they plot a second raid of Stamford Bridge with Antonio Rudiger on his way to the Bernabeu
29/04/22 11:10Chelsea right-back Reece James is reportedly drawing attention from Real Madrid after impressing the Spanish club in their recent Champions League meeting.
Young stars favouring loans over reserves, Livramento and Bate's surprise exits and... Brexit! Chelsea's U23s were Premier League 2 champions two years ago but are now staring down the barrel of relegation... so, what's behind their rapid slump?
29/04/22 08:23The dramatic demise is eye-catching. Two years ago, the Blues won England's top-tier 'reserve' league irrespective of a Covid-impacted ending, while even last season they finished second.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti 'places Reece James at the top of his summer transfer wishlist' after being impressed with the Chelsea defender during their Champions League clash
18/04/22 12:22Real's scouting department scrutinised James' performances and they will now make a summer move for the England international.
Reece-pect! Karim Benzema shows his admiration for Chelsea star James by asking for his shirt after young defender's impressive display in defeat against Real Madrid
13/04/22 10:55After his hat-trick stole the show in the first leg of the match-up at Stamford Bridge, the veteran striker struck again to win the tie in Spain - before asking for James' shirt in a show of respect.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he made a 'MISTAKE' by asking Barcelona-bound Andreas Christensen to deal with Vinicius Junior... after he was run ragged by the Brazilian winger in first-leg defeat by Real Madrid
07/04/22 07:37Christensen's torrid evening was ended when he was replaced at half-time by midfielder Mateo Kovacic, while Reece James was instructed to play deeper in the second half.
'We talk about Trent Alexander-Arnold, he is right up there with him': Rio Ferdinand lauds Chelsea's rising star Reece James as 'the modern day footballer'
06/04/22 19:47Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole and Steve McManaman heaped praise on the England international prior to the Blues' Champions League quarter-final tie with Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid - RATED: Champions of Europe vs LaLiga's runaway leaders in the tie of the round... but how do they match up in defence, a tough midfield battle, their forward lines - and bosses
06/04/22 15:17Thomas Tuchel's side however will have last season's Champions League semi-final in mind, having drawn in the Spanish capital before securing a 2-0 victory in the return leg.
Rio Ferdinand leaves out Jack Grealish and Mason Mount from his England starting XI for the 2022 World Cup and includes THREE right backs... so who makes the Manchester United icon's cut for the first game in Qatar?
30/03/22 16:55Time is running out for Three Lions stars to book their place in Gareth Southgate's squad for the showpiece event in Qatar, with just six Nations League fixtures left before the tournament.
Chelsea are FINALLY able to sell match tickets again, as they release details for their FA Cup semi-final and clash with Real Madrid... but tell fans they CAN'T subsidise coach travel or offer hospitality packages under sanctions
29/03/22 12:38Chelsea have released detailed information to fans who are allowed to buy tickets again after the government amended the club's licence. Fans have been updated over the next few games.
Barcelona star Dani Alves names Liverpool's 'world class' Trent Alexander-Arnold as his favourite current right-back... but also reserves special praise for Chelsea's Reece James
29/03/22 07:45Barcelona defender Dani Alves has named his favourite right-back in football right now. Alves says he 'admires' Trent Alexander-Arnold as he is a 'fantastic footballer'.
Who will make England's 26-man squad for Qatar? SAMI MOKBEL predicts Marc Guehi, Fikayo Tomori and Conor Gallagher will make the cut - but Marcus Rashford, Tyrone Mings and Ben White will miss out
27/03/22 21:30With just eight months to go until the World Cup, Gareth Southgate has some big decisions on the horizon as he weighs up which players to take with him to Qatar.
'The arch has always been there': North-west Londoner Tyrick Mitchell hails a 'dream come true' after being called up by England as Crystal Palace left back aims to make debut at Wembley... 'five minutes' from where he grew up
24/03/22 14:29Mitchell had never represented England at any youth level before receiving a maiden international call-up that is just reward for his superb Crystal Palace performances.
Kyle Walker-Peters says he is happy to have 'proved a few people wrong' at Tottenham following first senior England call-up... just 18 months after they allowed him to join Southampton
24/03/22 08:04The Southampton full-back was drafted into Gareth Southgate's England squad as fellow defenders Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold pulled out for the upcoming Wembley friendlies.
'Pay some respect please': Reece James says Tammy Abraham's 'numbers don't lie' as he praises ex-Chelsea team-mate for brilliant Roma form after being sold for £34m last summer... and the Blues splashed out £97m on Romelu Lukaku
21/03/22 09:50The England international has notched 23 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions - proving he can cut it among Europe's best strikers since his arrival in the Serie A under Jose Mourinho.
Crystal Palace starlet Tyrick Mitchell is in line for first England call-up with Gareth Southgate set to assess his options after Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James are doubts for international duty amid injuries
18/03/22 17:52Southgate is facing a full-back reshuffle with Trent Alexander-Arnold out for a month with a hamstring injury and Thomas Tuchel casting doubt on whether Reece James will join up following recent injury.
IAN HERBERT: Chelsea and Newcastle delivered one of English football's darkest days EVER as shameless fans revelled in blood money - for them, the horrors of Kharkiv and Riyadh don't matter
13/03/22 22:36IAN HERBERT: It was the match which delivered English club football to one of its darkest days: two teams bankrolled by blood money playing out a game to taunts.
Chelsea are facing an exodus of star players after owner Roman Abramovich was hit by sanctions... with Reece James attracting interest from Man City and Real Madrid and N'Golo Kante and Jorginho entering their last 12 months
11/03/22 22:31Sportsmail has learned there is a growing uncertainty among a number of the club's squad after the successful and lucrative Roman Abramovich era was brought to a halt.
PETER CROUCH: Full backs have become sexy! They used to be figures of fun, but now Reece James has everything, Trent Alexander-Arnold runs games - and Joao Cancelo oozes style
07/03/22 15:59PETER CROUCH: Nobody wanted to be given the No 2 shirt growing up, did they? It was effectively a slight on your ability, only one up from being stuck in goal. not any more.
Thomas Tuchel is left sweating over the fitness of several key Chelsea men ahead of their FA Cup trip to Luton as he bemoans Reece James and other stars suffering from a 'physical overload' after Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat against Liverpool
01/03/22 14:41Thomas Tuchel has revealed Reece James and a number of other Chelsea stars are suffering from a 'physical overload' ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash with Luton on Wednesday.
'That's the right decision': Gary Lineker commends referee Stuart Attwell after Joel Matip has goal RULED OUT in the Carabao Cup final as Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk was offside... but Reds fans slam VAR for 'killing football'
27/02/22 18:06Liverpool thought they had opened the scoring in the Carabao Cup final when Joel Matip headed home in the 67th minute, but the goal was chalked off after Virgil van Dijk was ruled to be offside in the build up.
Thomas Tuchel admits he's 'tempted' to make a 'CRAZY' decision and throw Reece James straight back into action in Chelsea's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool after the defender returned to training following a long-term hamstring injury
25/02/22 14:09Tuchel will take on Klopp when both battle it out on the Wembley turn this weekend, and he is relishing the opportunity to go head-to-head with his fellow countryman on Sunday afternoon.
Drenched in success! Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi are SOAKED by a sprinkler as Chelsea trio celebrate FIFA Club World Cup win on the Stamford Bridge turf ahead of Champions League victory over Lille
23/02/22 11:45Chelsea were showered with praise following their recent FIFA Club World Cup success but that phrase took on a whole new meaning for some of their stars on Tuesday night.
Thomas Tuchel is confident Chelsea's unjabbed stars WILL be able to play in their Champions League second-leg tie against Lille with unvaccinated allowed to travel to France if they have an exemption
21/02/22 00:19The Blues were set to be without a number of players who have not had the Covid jab due to strict regulations in France, but the rules have since been altered with regards to this matter.
Reece James is expected to make his long awaited Chelsea return this week, as Thomas Tuchel is handed MASSIVE boost ahead of Carabao Cup final clash with Liverpool
20/02/22 16:56The England full-back has been out of action since the end of December with a hamstring tear and his non availability had been a major issue for Thomas Tuchel during a busy period.
Dinner for the Club World Cup winners! Romelu Lukaku, Edouard Mendy and Antonio Rudiger lead Chelsea stars to toast latest title at glitzy Knightsbridge hotspot (where steak sandwiches cost £65!)
16/02/22 10:57Chelsea players were seen enjoying a team night out on Tuesday in one of London's poshest areas and restaurants as they celebrated becoming Club World Cup champions last weekend.
Reece James targets return to action against Crystal Palace after Club World Cup in huge Chelsea boost after illness delayed his recovery from hamstring injury
10/02/22 22:30England star James is on the verge of handing Thomas Tuchel a major boost and could be back in contention for the trip to Selhurst Park on Saturday week.
Chelsea star Reece James left OUT of Thomas Tuchel's squad for the Club World Cup despite travelling to Abu Dhabi and being named as part of the team on the club's official website
07/02/22 12:26FIFA have revealed the players that Chelsea have submitted for the Club World Cup which shows that Reece James has been left out of the squad.
Thomas Tuchel insists he IS satisfied with Chelsea's inactive January transfer window as he says it was 'calm'... and reveals he did NOT speak to Barcelona flop Ousmane Dembele about a last-minute move to Stamford Bridge
04/02/22 14:50Tuchel finds himself without first-choice full backs Ben Chilwell and Reece James due to injuries but the Chelsea manager was content with the club's inactivity in the transfer market.
Reece James will NOT play for Chelsea at the Club World Cup as Thomas Tuchel reveals star full back still hasn't returned to first-team training due to 'big' hamstring injury
04/02/22 14:07There were reports that James could be in line to make his comeback for the club's Club World campaign but Tuchel provided an update on the defender's recovery ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup clash.
Reece James is 'set to return to Chelsea training within a fortnight and could play in the Blues' Club World Cup campaign in Abu Dhabi next month' as the England star steps up recovery from hamstring injury
27/01/22 12:47The Blues defender is set to return to Chelsea first-team action in time for Thomas Tuchel's side's FIFA Club World Cup campaign at the start of next month, according to reports.
'Full back gang on the mend': Chelsea are handed an injury boost as defenders Reece James and Ben Chilwell are on the road to recovery to give Blues boss Thomas Tuchel hope amid poor form
22/01/22 09:18The defensive duo have been sidelined in recent weeks as the Blues have suffered a poor run of form, slipping 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Thomas Tuchel is handed ANOTHER defensive headache as centre back Andreas Christensen is ruled out with Covid on the eve of Chelsea's top-of-the-table clash with Manchester City
14/01/22 10:40As Thomas Tuchel addressed the media on Friday lunchtime he confirmed Denmark international Christensen has now been sidelined with a positive test as he enters a period of isolation.
Desperate Chelsea recall forgotten man Kenedy from Flamengo loan spell after Ben Chilwell's season-ending injury... despite the Brazilian side battling to keep hold of the 25-year-old
12/01/22 19:45The Blues are left with defensive injury woes after Ben Chillwell was ruled out for the season and Reece James was sidelined for two months with a hamstring tear.
Chelsea 'eye January move for Barcelona outcast Sergino Dest'... with American out-of-favour under new boss Xavi and Nou Camp giants keen to listen to offers for him following the return of club legend Dani Alves
06/01/22 12:33Chelsea have made an approach for Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest, who is valued at €20m (£16.7m). Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 21-year-old USA international.
Thomas Tuchel warns Chelsea it could take them YEARS to catch Man City at the top of the Premier League, but insists his side will not give up in the title race despite slipping 11 points behind them
01/01/22 22:31The German labelled his side 'Borussia Chelsea' in reference to his time as manager of Dortmund where he had to compete with the dominance of Bayern Munich.
Reece James is set for TWO MONTHS on the sidelines but will avoid surgery after the Chelsea right-back picked up a hamstring injury in their draw with Brighton in a huge blow to Thomas Tuchel's title hopes
31/12/21 16:45SAMI MOKBEL: James is expected to miss around six to eight weeks of Chelsea's season - in news that will come as a blow to Tuchel during what has been the toughest period of his reign.
Garth Crooks SNUBS Mo Salah in his team of 2021 as he instead opts for Bukayo Saka in his place... and he chooses BOTH Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold in his selection
31/12/21 16:16Liverpool star Mo Salah would make many people's Team of the Year on the back of his stunning performances for the Reds in 2021.
Angry Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea are 'stupid' to think they are in the title race with their injuries and Covid woes... with Reece James on crutches after their draw with Brighton and Liverpool up next
29/12/21 20:13James suffered a nasty-looking hamstring injury and Andreas Christensen a back problem to lengthen Chelsea's list of absentees, with seven players still out due to Covid isolation.
Real Madrid are 'willing to spend more than £50m' to sign Reece James and 'could use Eden Hazard to sweeten the deal' as they look to lure the England right back away from Chelsea
27/12/21 15:17The position of right back is said to be one of Carlo Ancelotti's biggest concerns as Real Madrid currently only have Dani Carvajal as a recognised right back in their squad as they target titles.
KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: The evolution of the full back has been incredible... from Cancelo to James, Alexander-Arnold to Chilwell and more, the number of top performers in the Premier League is astonishing
10/12/21 22:30MARTIN KEOWN: Full backs have always been important and my ex-Arsenal team-mate Ashley Cole is one of the best attacking full backs seen in the Premier League. But now we have an array of top players in this position and it is astonishing to see.
Rio Ferdinand hails Reece James as a 'ridiculous talent' after the defender produced a fine performance in Chelsea's midfield - with Owen Hargreaves comparing him to former Blues star Michael Essien
09/12/21 00:51The Blues drew 1-1 against the Russian side in the Champions League on Wednesday, with defender James playing in a central midfield role, with N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic injured.
Jorginho, Reece James and Timo Werner are all doubts for Chelsea's trip to Watford but Thomas Tuchel receives a boost after Romelu Lukaku came through his late cameo in Man United draw without any problems
30/11/21 14:05Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the trio are doubts for the Vicarage Road clash following training on Tuesday and decisions on their availability will be made after further checks.
Only one Chelsea star has a better minutes per goal ratio than Reece James this season while Joao Cancelo's assist for Man City against Everton left fans salivating... so who do the stats suggest is the Premier League's best full-back right now?
26/11/21 20:44Joao Cancelo produced a stunning assist against Everton, Trent Alexander-Arnold recorded two assists against Arsenal while Reece James and Ben Chilwell have impressed all season.
Juventus are branded 'shameless and unwatchable' by furious Italian media after being thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea, with papers claiming they 'surrendered and were taught a football lesson' at Stamford Bridge
24/11/21 08:05The Italian media have not held back on their damning criticism of Juventus after they were thumped in the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Chelsea have finally 'worked their youth system out' claims Rio Ferdinand, who praises Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel for giving chances to graduates after THREE scored in Champions League hammering of Juventus
24/11/21 00:51Rio Ferdinand believes Chelsea have finally realised the potential of their youth system after a string of the Blues academy graduates helped destroy Juventus.
Joe Cole lauds Chelsea's 'champagne football' after crushing Juventus as former Blues winger claims Turin side 'will be happy it was ONLY four'
23/11/21 23:47Joe Cole is enjoying himself covering Chelsea this season, thriving on the 'champagne football' Thomas Tuchel's side played to dance around Juventus.
'His touch is velvet... and when he gets in front of goal it's like your top, top strikers' level of composure and technique': Reece James leaves Joe Cole in awe after his brilliant display against Juventus
23/11/21 23:11Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has heaped praise on Reece James after his impressive performance against Juventus on Tuesday night.
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Marie-Louise Eta makes history by becoming the FIRST female managerial appointment within top five European leagues of men's football
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Inside the money-spinning world of Luke Littler: PR expert reveals why darts sensation has eclipsed Emma Raducanu, the 'savvy' reason he is trading cards on eBay and how his market value could reach £90MILLION
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Arsenal legend Tony Adams opens up on three decades since revealing his battles with alcohol, destructive addictions faced by current stars and what he sees when he looks at Tiger Woods
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Shay Given called out for one of the 'strangest and easiest to disprove lies' about Wayne Rooney - after former Newcastle goalkeeper recalls penalty story against Man United striker
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Non-league chairman tells football fan 'go f*** yourself' in awkward email gaffe over moving a match for Man United's offshoot club
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Working From... The Oval! Cricket fans are invited to bring laptops to the terraces and given desk access and super-fast WiFi to dupe their bosses
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Golf legend Gary Player, 90, leaves TV viewers cringing with 'creepy' remark to presenter at The Masters
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Wife of ex-Man United academy starlet Joe Thompson, who died aged 36, is pregnant with his child from frozen embryo - a year on from his death
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Iconic Olympics venue where Brits won six gold medals is devastated by fire, as shocking images reveal the damage caused
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Named: The mystery blonde who has charmed golf's 'forever-single' star - Viktor Hovland's new girlfriend is unmasked as a Norwegian teacher after they kissed at The Masters
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Who could YOUR club sign this summer? The stars who will be free agents after Bernardo Silva's Man City exit was confirmed - including three Man United players and European icons
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Jeff Stelling, 71, to star in new series of hit reality TV show alongside his son - as popular sports presenter broadens his horizons after 29-year stint fronting Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday
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Ex-Premier League player puts out a FIRE during his match... as defender - who fell out with Graham Potter and Wilfried Zaha - runs on to the pitch with a hose to extinguish it
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'We will make ourselves difficult to ignore': Liverpool fans set to protest over ticket prices and deliver warning to owners
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EFL side become the first to secure promotion to return them to the Championship after 65 years away
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Luke Littler signs MILLION-POUND sponsorship deal as world darts champion renews lucrative boohooMAN fashion tie-up for THIRD year
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New Yorkers outraged as plans are announced to SHUT biggest train station in the US during World Cup matches
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Inside Carlos Tevez's crazy mansion with huge resort-style swimming pool and his own tunnel of fame
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Man City's Rayan Cherki says sorry after bizarrely wearing Hugo Ekitike's Liverpool shirt after being substituted during hosts' FA Cup thrashing
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The changing face of the BBC: The sports and events recently snubbed by the broadcaster as the Boat Race is shown on Channel 4 for the first time
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Alejandro Garnacho confirms new romance with model girlfriend after Spanish reports claimed Chelsea star 'didn't want to meet her family'
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Former World Cup-winning coach - who once picked his nose and LICKED his finger - 'set to take charge of England's group stage opponents'
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Revealed: Gary Neville's staggering seven-figure earnings from podcast empire as Sky Sports star looks to rival Gary Lineker's media network
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Andy Murray launches new 'woke' trainers - made from BEANS and seaweed - in bid to rival Roger Federer's £15bn running shoe business
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Women's football hair pulling controversy: Arsenal star drags back rival in astonishing moment at Stamford Bridge
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Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina speaks out on life in the aftermath of her legendary father's accident
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Roy Keane attends his mother's funeral just days after the Man United legend lost 'the only boss I listen to'
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NBA star abruptly cut by team after criticizing the league's support of LGBTQ+ fans and Pride Month
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Italy in 'spy-gate row ahead of Bosnia World Cup play-off - as Bosnian media accuse four-time champions of having a SOLDIER film rivals' training session'
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Why Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is 'concerned' after golf legend's shocking DUI arrest
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'It looks a bit suspicious': Thomas Tuchel addresses mass drop outs of Arsenal stars from national teams - but backs Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka over England withdrawals
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Roy Hodgson, 78, rules out long-term stay at Bristol City after his shock return to management as former England boss insists 'I'm too OLD'
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Meet golf's bad boys: Tiger Woods and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler among stars whose menacing police mugshots have gone viral after arrests
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British Olympics star, 32, retires from athletics to take up surprise new role at Premier League football club
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British driver Ollie Bearman, 20, breaks silence after narrowly escaping serious injury in 191mph crash at Japanese Grand Prix
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Kim Kardashian appears to SKIP Lewis Hamilton's F1 race despite spending week with boyfriend in Japan... as he cosies up to different A-lister instead
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star chugs a beer after completing mammoth cycling event in Mallorca three years after retiring aged 32
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From the Gypsy King to the Lion King! Tyson Fury takes a LION for a stroll as he prepares for comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
