The Blues were unfortunate not to travel back to the capital with all three points and further stake our claim for third spot in the Premier League after dominating large spells of the match.

Chelsea attempted 21 shots in Manchester – four of which came from wing-back James – as we looked to continue some fine away form under Thomas Tuchel.

Only three opposition sides have managed 20 or more shots in a Premier League game at Old Trafford since the 2016/17 season (Spurs and Watford being the other two), and James lamented our missed opportunities when he spoke after the match.

‘We came here to win and had enough chances to put the game to bed in the first half, but we didn't take them. We scored and then they got one soon after,’ he said.

‘We had more chances in the second half but again we didn’t take them. They’re a great side and they managed to take two points from us today.’

There had been plenty of talk leading up to the clash about what the England international’s best position on the pitch is, whether that be further back in a central three, or at wing-back.

If last night’s showing was anything to go by, the latter seems to be where Reece thrives, and he perhaps agrees.

‘I can do more when I'm higher up and not at centre-back,' he stated. 'I am happy to help the team.’

The Cobham graduate so nearly got the goal he deserved with 10 minutes to play, too, after he latched onto Mason Mount’s flick, and hit a curling left-footed effort onto the woodwork from the edge of the area.

Speaking of that attempt, Reece expressed his disappointment at not beating Spaniard David de Gea in the host’s net.

‘I knew straight away that I probably should have scored,' he admitted. 'Life goes on and we have another game soon but it's a tough point today.

'It could have been worse and we could have left with nothing. We have to take it, put it behind us and move forward.’