The Blues teenager is beginning to make an impact after being included in his manager's youth revolution in west London
Frank Lampard lauded Reece James on his first start for Chelsea in the Premier League as he opted for the 19-year-old over club captain Cesar Azpilicueta against Crystal Palace.
James coped well with Palace's star player Wilfried Zaha as Chelsea won 2-0 in the London derby at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic.
Lampard gave James his start after being impressed with the teenager's training performances and displays off the bench, including the one against Ajax where he got the equalising goal in a 4-4 Champions League thriller.