
Wigan
Athletic have signed Chelsea full-back Reece James on a season-long loan.
The England Youth international was Chelsea's Academy player of the year
last season, helping them win the FA Youth Cup, U18 Premier League and U18
Premier League Cup.
He was also part of England's U19 side that won both the Toulon Tournament
and European Championship in 2017.
Latics boss Paul Cook said: "Reece is a really exciting young player and we
are delighted to get him here to Wigan Athletic for his first loan away from
Chelsea.
"In my time with the club, right back is an area we have been short at times
and competition is really healthy for the squad. To get Reece in to compete
in that area is good for us."