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Chelsea fullback Reece James enjoying Wigan chance

Chelsea fullback Reece James is enjoying his football at Wigan Athletic.

James has impressed on-loan with the Latics this season.

He told chelseafc.com: "Obviously it's a very tough league and there are no easy games. The bottom team can beat the top team and nothing is predictable, but overall I think it's a really good standard.

"When I first got to Wigan it all felt very different because I'm so used to London, so moving and living by myself was a bit of a change but after I settled I became more comfortable and started enjoying it a bit more.

"When I first got there I didn't really know anyone so getting to know my team-mates was the first step but they're a sound bunch of lads.

"It's a lot more physical and you have to be more focused because one small mistake could mean the three points are gone. A three-game week is very tough, not just physically. You have to be switched on for 90 minutes for three games in a week and in academy football you don't often play three times a week, and if you do you're expected to win anyway."

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