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Amie Wilson

'Azpilicueta must be really worried' - Chelsea fans rave over Reece James' Grimsby performance

Chelsea have enjoyed a successful night in the Carabao Cup, easing their way past League Two side Grimsby Town.

The Blues beat the Mariners 7-1 as a place in the last 16 of the League Cup has been secured, with fans finding out who they will face in the next round within the next hour.

Goals from Ross Barkley, a Michy Batshuayi brace, Pedro, Kurt Zouma, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James meant that the Premier League club pushed aside their opponents in order to book their place in the fourth round draw.

James' goal came on his senior debut for the club, and his performance has caught the eye of Chelsea fans.

The full-back spent last season on loan at Wigan Athletic, where he won the club's player of the season award. But his preparation for his return to Chelsea was less than ideal.

The defender picked up an injury during international duty for England U21s team during the summer, meaning that he spent the summer break and the start of the season undergoing rehabilitation.

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The 19-year-old has slowly been building up his fitness over the past few weeks and was deemed fit enough in order to be handed his debut in the Carabao Cup match against Grimsby.

The full back repaid his manager's faith with a goal and two assists, and his performance has lead to fans wondering if he will be replacing Cesar Azpilicueta in the team for the upcoming Premier League matches.

The Blues take on Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.

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