"Reece James started training with Chelsea at the age of six and - having progressed through the academy and into the first team - is now club captain. James announced himself to the Stamford Bridge faithful in style, scoring on his debut in a 7-1 win over Grimsby Town in September 2019. Now 25, James' career highlights so far include making his England debut against Wales in 2020,"
"Kelly Somers: First question: name, where you're from, and what's your coffee order? Reece James: The name is Reece James, I grew up in Mortlake, near Richmond - I'm sure more people will know that area. My coffee is a flat white. Kelly: Has it always been a flat white? Reece: No, it started with, like, vanilla lattes and stuff."
The Football Interview presents in-depth conversations with prominent sport and entertainment figures focusing on mindset, motivation, defining moments, career highs and personal reflections. Episodes are released on Saturdays across BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website, with scheduled broadcasts on BBC One. Reece James began training with Chelsea at age six, progressed through the academy, scored on his debut in a 7-1 win over Grimsby Town in 2019, and became club captain. Career highlights include an England debut in 2020 and a Champions League win in 2021, while injuries disrupted several seasons. James describes Thiago Silva's influence, a friendship with Lewis Hamilton, and personal details such as growing up in Mortlake and preferring flat whites.
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