James was selected in his favoured right-back position ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta for Chelsea's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. James may find it difficult to establish himself at right-back ahead of Azpilicueta on a regular basis. (Image: REUTERS)Lampard said Azpilicueta took it well when James was preferred to him for Saturday's game. "He took it as I thought he would do, as a perfect professional and it was not a problem," said Lampard. "He wants to play, of course he does, but I think he also understands the quality of Reece.

Source: Metro November 12, 2019 03:15 UTC