Reece James helped Graham Potter achieve his first Premier League victory as Chelsea manager last Saturday afternoon.

The marauding right-back was one of the best players on the pitch as the Blues came from 1-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park.

Odsonne Edouard put the hosts ahead in just the eighth minute of play, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang levelled things prior to the half-time interval with an instinctive finish.

Chelsea fans then had to wait until the dying embers of the derby match to watch their team secure victory, although it was certainly worth the wait.

Conor Gallagher - who enjoyed a hugely successful spell on loan at Palace last season - scored an absolute stunner from range to earn the west London club three much-needed points.

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It certainly wasn't a vintage Chelsea performance overall, but they got the job done.

James continued his fine run of form vs Palace

Reece James battles for possession

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Reece James of Chelsea battles for possession with Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on October 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

James was certainly one of the individual standouts, though.

The England right-back was the main reason why Wilfried Zaha was unable to impact the game from his position on the left.

And late in the second half of proceedings, James proved once again that he has outrageous technical ability to go with his defensive nous.

The 22-year-old produced a first touch under pressure that was so good it prompted the commentators to compare him to both Cesc Fabregas and Juan Mata.

Check out the moment of magic from James...

Video: James' superb first touch vs Palace

Stop that, Reece! It takes some serious cojones to attempt a move like that - especially in such a hostile atmosphere.

James was effectively Chelsea's last man and most others would have opted to clear the ball up field due to the fact an opposition player was in close proximity.

But James had other ideas - and we're glad he did.

Will James start for England at the World Cup?

Reece James in action for England

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 23: Reece James of England in action during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Italy and England at San Siro on September 23, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The London-born defender's rise towards superstardom over the past couple of years has been quite something and it's now highly likely he'll be in England's starting XI at the Qatar World Cup.

James featured from the off in England's recent UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Germany, which is a clear sign he's won Southgate's trust.

And with Trent Alexander-Arnold noticeably struggling at Liverpool this season, it looks inevitable that James will be Three Lions' right-wing back for their group stage opener against Iran on November 21st.

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