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Terry sees James in right-back role

Related Topics: John Terry, Reece James, Enzo Maresca

Former Chelsea captain John Terry says he agrees with new England manager Thomas Tuchel that Reece James is a defender.

James is "seen as a midfielder" by manager Enzo Maresca and played the majority of his matches at Chelsea in the middle of the pitch this season.

However, Tuchel said "I still feel he is a player for the full-back and wing-back positions" this week after naming James in his first England squad.

When asked about James' position, Terry, who was also a homegrown captain at Stamford Bridge, said: "I agree with that [Tuchel's assessment].