Chelsea captain Reece James has been charged by the Football Association for an alleged incident in the tunnel after their 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa.
England defender James, 23, did not feature in the game because of injury.
The FA said: “It’s alleged that the defender used improper and/or insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official in the tunnel after the game.”
James has until 29 September to respond to the charge.
More to follow.
