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James makes the headlines with goal on Prem return

Reece James taking a free-kick
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Reece James was the headline maker at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

The Chelsea captain marked his Premier League return from injury by scoring a 95th-minute equaliser against Bournemouth with a pin-point free-kick.

The full-back has missed 21 games with hamstring injuries this season and has managed just five Premier League outings all campaign.

He looked elated after his brilliant free-kick hit the net, punching the air and roaring with delight while England manager Thomas Tuchel watched on from the stands.

Since he was made Chelsea captain at the start of last campaign, the 25-year-old has started just eight top-flight games.

His last league match before Bournemouth had been an eight minute cameo against Arsenal in November.

His last goal had been against AC Milan in October, 2022.

"He deserved it, those moments are difficult for every player," said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

"Now, the target for him is to be fit until the end and he will help us in the way we want to play."

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