Reece James is delighted playing with Mason Mount at Chelsea.
Growing up the year group below Mount, the two would often train and play together, a bond that has remained from Under-9s to the Champions League.
"I've known Mason since he was nine years old so it's great to be playing with him now in a Champions League game," James told chelsea.com.
"It's a dream come true. When I was nine or 10, he was in the year above but when we played at tournaments, we were in the same [year-born] age group so we'd play together then. We were good friends and we still are now.
"It's fantastic to see the young players coming through together and it just reflects on how good the Academy actually is. Frank helps us a lot, he wants as many young players as possible to play and he's there to give you opportunities if he feels you deserve it."
