Leicester fullback Thomas studying Chelsea pair James and Chilwell

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20 Nov 2021 • 8:50 PM MYT
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Leicester City fullback Luke Thomas admits he's studying Chelsea pair Reece James and Ben Chilwell.

Thomas, 20, will come face-to-face with the England stars this lunchtime when Chelsea visit the King Power.

The England Under-21 ace said: “Those two together at Chelsea at the minute are unstoppable. They're both on fire, they're both scoring goals.

“Chilly went four in four and Reece James scored a brace at Newcastle. It's a bit mad how many goals for a wing-back they're getting.

“But I suppose if you're in the box that many times, then you get the opportunities and they've taken them so far.

“They're attacking wing-backs which is what I aspire to be in the future. Hopefully I can learn from them, take that into my game and get more goals."

Thomas, who featured for England U21 against Czech Republic and Georgia sides over the international break, explained: “I think wing-back is a position that's vital. But I think it's about timing.

“I've been watching Chilly recently and he's had the timing on point.

“Either when he's going into the box and he's going to get a chance to score, or if he is going to hold off and help his defenders out in case of a counter-attack.

“I wouldn't say it's a defensive role or an attacking role. It's a bit of both. If you get the chance to get into the box, then definitely I'd get in there."


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