England’s Reece James to overlook World Cup as a consequence of knee harm

England proper again Reece James will miss the World Cup in Qatar as a consequence of a knee harm, British media reported on Wednesday, a day earlier than Gareth Southgate is because of identify his 26-man squad for the match.

The 22-year-old defender, who has 15 caps, sustained the harm enjoying for Chelsea towards AC Milan within the Champions League final month. In a information convention on Tuesday, Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter had stated James was solely participating in mild coaching.

“No miracles, unfortunately,” he added of James’ restoration. “He’s progressing well. Reece was outside today, had a little jog, but nothing to report in terms of anything else.” England open their World Cup marketing campaign towards Iran on Nov. 21.