Chelsea captain Reece James returned to action against Nottingham Forest after a four-month layoff due to a hamstring injury.

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• Reece James returns to action
• Chelsea win 3-2 over Nottingham
• James sends message after injury return

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It took just three minutes for the Blues captain to influence the result against Forest as his side turned around a 2-1 deficit to win 3-2 at City Ground. After coming on as a sub, James assisted Nicholas Jackson's 82nd-minute winner. Following the match, the 24-year-old sent out a touching message on Instagram thanking his teammates after his return to action.

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• WHAT JAMES SAID

  On Instagram, the Chelsea captain captioned his post: "wow… soooo good to be back out there with my brothers, I missed that feeling! enjoy your weekend"

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The win was an important one for the Blues as it pushed them up into seventh place, level on points with Newcastle United, who lead on goal difference. With Mauricio Pochettino's job hanging in the balance, Chelsea will be hoping for a strong finish to the season as they look to secure some form of European football next season.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?

  James will also be looking to have a strong showing in the two remaining games of the season for Chelsea. James is aiming to book a spot in Gareth Southgate's England squad that is heading to Germany for the Euros this summer.

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