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Tom James flying for Kenny Jackett's wing-back wonders as Leyton Orient target promotion with the League Two club emulating the styles of Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel across town

If you thought flying wing-backs were exclusively the preserve of top-level managers like Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel, then think again.

Just a few miles away from Tottenham and Chelsea, another London club are hoping football's most fashionable tactical trend will also deliver them success.

Kenny Jackett's Leyton Orient might not quite have the same glamour but the League Two outfit are slowly building themselves up to a promotion challenge.

Tom James celebrates after firing home Leyton Orient's fourth goal against Sutton on Saturday
Wing-back James rounded off a win that lifted the O's into the League Two Play-off places

Key to their progress this season has been Welsh right-back Tom James, identified by incoming manager Jackett back in the summer as someone with the skill set to excel in the wing-back role.