Chelsea fullback Reece James has shown his appreciation for Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes online.

The Manchester Evening News says Gomes ran an Instagram Q&A on Tuesday in which he invited questions from fans regarding his lifestyle and experiences in football.

One of the questions asked Gomes who is the hardest defender he has ever faced in his career, to which he replied by naming the Chelsea full-back.

James was evidently humbled by the praise from Gomes and took to his own Instagram account to share the answer along with a praying hands emoji.

The praise comes at a time when the 19-year-old, off contract in June, is being linked with a move to Chelsea to play alongside James at the end of the season.