Reece James: I Have Many Goals This Season, But Winning the Title Is the Most Important

Reece James took part in a fan Q&A interview with Sky Sports, answering a series of questions from supporters. During the interview, he discussed the impression made on him by Xabi Alonso, the team's new signings, his experiences during the World Cup period, and what it feels like to be Chelsea captain. He also shared topics including his personal interests, clothing style and season goals.

Next question, if you became an F1 driver, or if Lewis Hamilton became a footballer, who would perform better?

I think it would be me... oh, I don't know. But I definitely drive more often than he plays football.

Then it's you.

I would probably still choose myself, because I don't know how often he plays football normally. You know what I mean?

Have you seen videos of him playing football?

I don't think I have.

There was a video before where he had a shoulder-to-shoulder challenge with Carragher, and Carragher just knocked him aside (laughs).

He probably wouldn't want me to mention that. But I drive every day normally. Of course, that's completely different from driving an F1 car, but at least I do drive regularly.

I really like the relationship between you two, even though you are in completely different fields. You are also a captain, so how important are his leadership style and experience to what you do as a captain now?

I think our roles are obviously different. What he does is more like an individual sport. But he has a lot of experience and has gone through many ups and downs. So even though we are involved in different sports, there are still many similarities.

After putting on the captain's armband, do you find yourself observing other people's leadership styles more, including how they interact with others and work together?

Yes. I think one thing many people may not truly realize is that there is no fixed template for leading others, you know what I mean?

Everyone has a different leadership style, and people do things in different ways. So I will definitely try to learn from others, including more experienced players and athletes from other sports. But I will take what I learn, absorb it, and then make some changes according to my own way.

Good. Compared with academies at other clubs, what is the biggest difference about Chelsea's academy?

We can develop top players. I actually don't really know what other clubs are like internally, and I don't know about their facilities and systems. But over the past 15 years, we have produced many elite-level players. However, to truly come through the academy, you also need a lot of luck. You need to work hard, you need a bit of luck, and you also have to keep your head down, focus on your own work and stay concentrated. If you do those things, anything is possible.

Good. Who will be number one in your Spotify Wrapped this year?

Probably Rod Wave.

Do you sing along?

Yes (laughs).

Rod Wave is really great.

Yes, he really is great.

I agree with that. What is the best thing about being Chelsea captain?

Probably that I am living out my childhood dream. This is something I have wanted to achieve since I was six years old, and now I am experiencing it myself, living this life every day. It makes me very happy and very proud.

Good. What is the biggest lesson football has taught you?

You will get knocked down, then knocked down again, and knocked down once more, but you have to get back up.

Good. I like that answer. So what are your goals for this season?

My goals for this season? I have many goals, but obviously I hope that by the end of the season, we can become champions.

Good. Reece, it was great talking to you. Thank you, and I wish you all the best for the rest of the season.

Thank you.