Ben Chilwell and Reece James send touching messages to Michael Golding after 17 year old makes Chelsea debut against Preston in FA Cup

Chelsea full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell sent touching messages to 17-year-old Michael Golding after his debut for the Blues against Preston.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The central midfielder was included in Mauricio Pochettino's matchday lineup for yesterday's FA Cup third-round match against Preston at home, which they ultimately won 4-0. But the home team at Stamford Bridge didn't establish any rhythm until the second half. The 17-year-old Cobham graduate was substituted late in the second half.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite the comfortable win, Pochettino's men were left frustrated in the first half after they went goalless before goals from Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez helped them advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
DID YOU KNOW?
Cobham graduates had a nice run in the game, as in addition to Golding's debut, academy graduate Levi Colwill led Chelsea out against Preston while donning the captain's armband. In the cup win on Saturday, Alfie Gilchrist also got his first-ever senior start.

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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
The Blues will be in action next against Michael Carrick's Middlesborough in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, January 9.

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