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Summer Briefing: Chiellini praises James

WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY?

Daniel James played 74 minutes for Rob Page's side in a heartening 1-0 defeat to Roberto Mancini's ruthless yet entertaining Italian outfit.

Having praised Italy's formidable centre-back pairing of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini before the game, James received some in return.

Juventus defender Chiellini has been a key part of Italy's recent fine form - they have gone 10 games without conceding a goal for the first time since 1990 - and picked out James for deserved recognition before Sunday's match.

“I like to watch James,“ Chiellini told ITV.