Reece James delighted as Chelsea make ‘big statement’ with Club World Cup win

Captain Reece James holds the trophy after Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph. Pic: Seth Wenig/AP

Reece James felt Chelsea made “a big statement” to their rivals by producing a major upset to beat Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final.

Cole Palmer scored two brilliant goals and created a third for Joao Pedro – all in the first half – as the Blues shocked the Champions League winners, who were seeking a fifth trophy of the season, to win 3-0.