Reece James
CHE
RB
Possession Builder
Dec 8, 1999 (26)
Right
5'11"
181 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Available off bench
James (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's third-place decider against France.
Analysis: James is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after overcoming a hamstring issue. The defender is now back fit and available, though he's struggled with this injury throughout the tournament, and is generally injury-prone. It's unclear if he's in line for any minutes during what is essentially a match for pride and little else.
Could return against Norway
James is expected to be available for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway after recovering from a hamstring injury, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, per BBCMOTD.
Analysis: James has missed England's last three matches after suffering the injury against Ghana during the group stage. The defender's expected return would provide a significant boost ahead of the knockout clash, as he remains one of the squad's top options at right-back when fully fit. Having resumed his recovery work over the past week, James now appears on track to rejoin the matchday squad. His availability could give coach Thomas Tuchel greater flexibility on the right flank against Norway.
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