Reece James has admitted that Thiago Silva is his go-to Chelsea teammate whenever he’s in need of some advice regarding how to proceed with a leadership challenge.

James was named captain of Chelsea just ahead of the ongoing campaign, following the exit of Cesar Azpilicueta, who now represents Atletico Madrid in Spain.

And while the 23-year-old is still new to the job, he has done well so far, although he says he seeks help from 39-year-old Silva from time to time.

He told the official Chelsea website: “The captaincy has been great, but it was difficult when I wasn’t fit because it is hard to affect things as much when I’m not with the group all the time.

“Thiago probably helps me the most whenever I’m unsure, or I feel like I need advice on something. He is nearly old enough to be my dad! So he is the person I go to.”

“It’s not for me to say what sort of captain I am, but I’ve enjoyed it so far. It’s an honour,” adds the right-back.”

James going to Silva for captaincy advice is really a no-brainer. The Brazilian has seen and done it all in football, having captained some of the biggest teams in the history of the sport, most notably, the Brazilian national team and former club, Paris Saint-Germain.