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06 Sept 2025

Derry's James McClean involved in scrap with Levi Colwill two minutes into friendly

Wrexham and Chelsea faced each other in the US on their preseason tours

James McClean and Levi Colwill

James McClean and Levi Colwill

Derry’s own James McClean was involved in a brawl with Levi Colwill, the Chelsea defender, just two minutes into Wrexham’s pre-season friendly on Wednesday.

Wrexham and Chelsea were facing each other in Santa Clara, California, while making their pre-season preparations in the US. 

The London side had to rely on a late equaliser from Lesley Ugochukwu as they scraped a 2-2 draw with the club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

However, things got heated within minutes of kickoff as Colwill became incensed by a challenge from McClean.

 

The 21-year-old grabbed McClean’s shirt and began shoving the former Republic of Ireland international, before several players and staff intervened to get them off each other.

It was a poor start to the new Chelsea manager's reign, Enzo Maresca, as he scraped this draw with the League 1 side. 

Meanwhile, McClean demonstrated that he is as feisty and determined as ever and ready to go to battle for his Welsh side at the age of 35.

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