Of the Chelsea academy graduates to feature for the first team squad, none have had the impact on the side that John Terry and Reece James managed.
Terry spent more than a decade as a regular for the Blues, leading the side to multiple Premier League trophies as well as their first Champions League triumph in 2008.
James was involved in the European triumph in 2021, and has followed in Terry’s footsteps by becoming club captain and committing his future to the club.
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Ryan Kavuma-McQueen seeks out John Terry and Reece James for Chelsea advice
It is clear the two are the best people to speak to when it comes to breaking through at Cobham, and this is exactly what promising prospect Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has been doing ahead of a potential first team debut.
According to BBC Sport, the 17-year-old has sought out both for conversations as he continues to make waves with the academy sides.
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He has 11 goals and four assists in the academy this season, playing predominantly for the Under 21s alongside the likes of Shumaira Mheuka and Jesse Derry.
A number of impressive performances for Chelsea have made an impact, with one starring performance occurring while Liam Rosenior was in attendance.
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Ryan Kavuma-McQueen sends message during international break
While playing against players his own age, the Chelsea youngster frequently provides his best performances when representing England.
Kavuma-McQueen scored a brace for the England U17s during this international break, keeping up a very impressive record for his country.
He sits on eight goals in six games for the U17s, and notched a combined 18 goals in 19 games for the two age groups below.
It feels only a matter of time before the teenager is handed his first chance to feature for the first team, and he has put in the work to speak to some important figures to be mentally ready.
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