Reece James could rejoin the England squad in the knockout stages
Reece James doubtful for remaining World Cup matches
Reece James could potentially miss the rest of England’s World Cup fixtures after suffering a hamstring injury in the 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
The Chelsea captain could now miss the rest of the World Cup, with manager Thomas Tuchel having to choose between Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah and Trevoh Chalobah as his new right-back for the remainder of the tournament.
James is expected to be out for the Three Lions until well into the knockout stages of the tournament as he battles to recover from a hamstring injury.
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The England international was seen limping to the bench late in the 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday, but was allowed to play on because Tuchel had already made all five substitutions.
More to follow…
Ishmael Amonoo
Ishmael Samuel Amonoo is a football and sports journalist with experience in editing and feature writing across domestic and international competitions. He covers the Premier League, Champions League, international football and major sporting events, combining news reporting with analytical insight. His work is driven by a commitment to accuracy, storytelling and delivering high-quality sports content to a global audience.
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