Rhys James becomes Chelsea's new captain

Chelsea defender Reece James has been named the new captain of the London club, the Blues' press service reports.

Reece James, Getty Images

"I'm very pleased to get this role. I know that I have a great responsibility because we have had eminent captains in the past. I have spent almost all my life at Chelsea. I started here when I was six years old. To graduate from the academy and move on is an incredible feeling for me and my family," the 23-year-old was quoted as saying by Chelsea's official website.

It will be recalled that the former London captain Cesar Azpilicueta left Stamford Bridge in the summer.

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