Frank Lampard has predicted a massive future for Chelsea’s young full-back Reece James if he continues to work hard and remain on the right development path.
James has been a key part of Lampard’s squad this season after he made a big impression last year at Wigan Athletic during his loan stint at DW Stadium.
The full-back has started the last two league games for Chelsea and registered an assist in the Blues' 3-0 win over Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The 20-year-old is expected to maintain his place in the team in the coming weeks and Lampard believes the defender has a massive future in front of him at Chelsea.
He admits that James is still a very young player, but insisted that if he continues to put in the hard yards and keeps developing, he has a massive chance of being a future star at Stamford Bridge.
Talking about James, the Chelsea manager told the BBC’s Match of the Day programme: "He is still very, very young.
“In terms of his quality, he is getting better all the time. He is a big player in the making.
“If he keeps working hard he has a great chance."
James has made 17 appearances for Chelsea already this season and has even started in two crucial Champions League games.