Chelsea captain Azpilicueta ready to help potential replacement James

Cesar Azpilicueta says he will help Reece James in any way possible.

The Spanish right-back could potentially be replaced by 19-year-old James by the end of the season after his impressive debut against Grimsby Town last week.

But the club captain insists he will help James develop as much as he can.

"Reece is a player I have followed and he had an amazing spell at Wigan [on loan],' said Azpilicueta.

"He showed his quality, he is a very strong boy with a good attitude. I will try to help him with whatever he needs.

"I am here to help the team and even if he is a right-back and I can play right-back, we are players who can play in different positions.

"I am here to help as I am with all the young lads and hopefully he can be an important player for this big team."