Reece James has revealed that he played with Arsenal’s rising star Emile Smith-Rowe at Chelsea academy.
The 21-year-old defender who is statistically the best player in Premier League ahead of Mo Salah on current form said he remembers what it felt like playing with the Arsenal player.
Smith-Rowe who could make his international debut for England got his first call up after Marcus Rashford and a few players pulled out due to injuries.
Reece James while doing his media duties at the England camp as they prepare for their games against Albania said Smith-Rowe came for trials at Chelsea.
“I always knew he is top player,” said Reece James when asked about the Arsenal player.
“He came to Chelsea when he was quite young actually on trial, ‘Do you remember that quized the journo’ “Yeah I do.”
“I remember playing with him and playing against him even when he moved to Arsenal.
“I have always known he is a top player and this season he is showing how good he is and why he has been selected.”
