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Reece James likened to Beckham as Chelsea legend talks up promising full-back

The 20-year-old defender has seen his crossing ability hailed by Pat Nevin, with big things expected of another academy graduate at Stamford Bridge

Reece James is the latest youngster to make a breakthrough at Chelsea, with the 20-year-old full-back seeing his crossing ability compared to David Beckham by Blues legend Pat Nevin.

A number of academy graduates have been given an opportunity to shine on the Premier League stage by Frank Lampard in the 2019-20 campaign.

James, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Wigan, is among those to have made the most of first-team chances afforded to them .