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REECE JAMES feared success for Chelsea would mean curtains for his chances of shining at his boyhood club.

The highly-rated defender completed a 12-year journey by making his first-team debut in Wednesday’s 7-1 rout of Grimsby — and marked it with a goal.

But his big break had appeared a long way off when the Blues won the Europa League under Maurizio Sarri last May.

James, 19 — who was on loan at Wigan — said: “At the time I wasn’t sure because the team did well last season, winning the Europa League.

“When I found out I was staying I was happy. I’m glad I’m getting my chance.

“It’s a dream come true. I’ve played for this club since I was seven and it’s always what I wanted.

“When I was young I supported the club and still do. I looked up to Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard.”





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