Lampard has already given the likes of Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori chances to shine for Chelsea this season and it’s likely James will get the same treatment.
James has spoken on his time as a youngster supporting Chelsea and the players he looked up to - one of which was his manager Lampard.
“When I was young I supported the club and still do now," James said.
“I looked up to Drogba, Terry, Lampard. They were the main three leaders.
Reece James reveals his three Chelsea heroes - ‘I looked up to them’ (Image: GETTY)
Reece James reveals his three Chelsea heroes - ‘I looked up to them’ (Image: GETTY)
“It helped drive the team back then when I was a little kid.
“They were all winners, that was reflected in the trophies they won.”
James also stated that he was continuing to learn from his senior team-mates.
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