Youth training furnace is always a successful launch pad for any big team and Chelsea’s case is no exception. The moment Chelsea announced their new captain, not only Reece James and his family felt proud. Instead, the Blues fans were also happy with the gift that coach Mauricio Pochettino gave the defender in 1999. He was honored to stand on the same tray with Marcel Desailly, John Terry, Gary Cahill or Cesar Azpilicueta.

Cobham is always a successful launch pad for Chelsea’s talent.

And it’s been a long time since Gary Cahill left Stamford Bridge, Chelsea has a leader with English nationality. More importantly, Reece James has shown that the Blues are not the place to bury the careers of young talents. The 23-year-old player from a boy with a passion for the ball has grown to become a captain at Chelsea.

Reece James – A Cobham’s talent was given the Captaincy of the Blues

Compared to Manchester City, Manchester United, or Arsenal, Chelsea’s training camp is no less competitive. Even the Blues are better when they have achieved many achievements in youth tournaments. But. For various reasons, the jewels failed to mature at Chelsea. The case under coach Frank Lampard is a typical example.

he case under coach Frank Lampard is a typical example of Cobham’s success

Coming to power at the West London Club, coach Frank Lampard has promoted a series of quality names from Cobham Furnace to the first team. Chelsea fans rejoiced when the legendary scenario of the team leading a squad full of academy players finally appeared. It’s Fikayo Tomori, it’s Mason Mount, it’s Tammy Abraham or it’s Reece James himself. However, time has passed very quickly and it has been 4 years since “Super Frankie” sat on the hot seat. All the expected players on that day left Stamford Bridge in turn, with only Reece James staying. One of the reasons that coach Mauricio Pochettino chose Reece James was because he spent 17 years with Chelsea.

The Cobham Flame will burn forever from the day Reece James wore the Chelsea captain’s armband

On the other hand, the player born in 1999 seems to be born to be a leader. He possesses a stronger physique, has a strong fighting mentality, and is not afraid on the pitch. In the summer transfer window of 2023, when it was announced, would he join Arsenal after seeing Kai Havertz and Mason Mount leave? Reece James frankly said no. Obviously, coach Mauricio Pochettino respects the culture that Chelsea is aiming for – trusting young players. It is no coincidence that the Argentine strategist ignores Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, or Kepa Arrizabalaga to choose a name this year who is only 23 years old. Originally, in terms of age – Reece James is not inferior to any name.

The Cobham Flame will burn forever from the day Reece James wore the Chelsea captain’s armband. The defender born in 1999 helps the next generation understand that all efforts will be rewarded if they are persistent and loyal to the club.