WIRE — New Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has confirmed that Reece James will remain captain of the team. Alonso has officially resumed work with the Premier League club, as pre-season begins this week. However, he former Spain midfielder is currently training with a reduced squad as the World Cup begins to wrap up. James and Enzo Fernandez EPL: Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea captain under him
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