Nathan Jones hails magnificent James Bree impact

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones during the Sky Bet Championship match at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Picture date: Tuesday September 30, 2025. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones during the Sky Bet Championship match at Pride Park Stadium, Derby. Picture date: Tuesday September 30, 2025. (Image: PA)
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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones has hailed the impact of summer signing James Bree after he earned the Addicks a point at Pride Park.

Bree dispatched a thunderous half-volley to fire the Addicks ahead in the 37th-minute, a strike which looked for a long time as though it was going to be a match-winner.

Despite not being enough to secure a win, Bree's effort was his fourth goal involvement since joining Charlton on loan from Southampton on deadline day.

Speaking after the game, Jones revealed his delight at Bree's impact and the strength of the bond between the pair.

"The goal is a wonderful goal," Jones said. "The approach and the buildup [were wonderful], and the finish matched the [quality of] the buildup.

"Bree's been doing that for me for years, so we know he's a good player."

"It is [a great assist by Greg Docherty], it's a great pick-out, but it's a difficult chance because it's bouncing on the volley.

"It's just the technique. The technician he is, he can do that and, as I said, it was wonderful."

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