Former Chelsea captain John Terry has shared his advice for current club captain Reece James. He believes James should not try to copy anyone, including himself, but instead focus on being his true self as a leader.

Terry spoke to BBC Sport, explaining that different captains have different leadership styles. He said, “Reece leads differently from how I did, and that’s completely fine. There are many ways to be a captain and a leader.”

He emphasized that James should be “100% Reece James” and not try to be a version of John Terry. Terry believes authenticity is important because teammates can easily tell if someone is not being genuine.

Terry also highlighted the importance of consistency for a captain. He stated that playing regularly is key to leading a team effectively. Unfortunately, James has struggled with injuries in recent months, which has affected his ability to perform at his best.

Despite his injury struggles, James was recently called up to the England squad for the international break. Under manager Thomas Tuchel, England will play against Albania and Latvia in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

As one of the most promising right-backs in English football, James has a bright future ahead. If he stays fit and plays regularly, he can grow into a great leader for Chelsea.