Reece James delighted to be back for England after injury ‘struggle’

Reece James delighted to be back for England after injury ‘struggle’

James’ career has stalled over the past few seasons after a multitude of injuries but the Chelsea defender has returned to fitness.

Reece James delighted to be back for England after injury ‘struggle’ - PLZ Soccer

Reece James was pleased to put years of “struggle” behind him by scoring his first England goal. James’ career has stalled over the past few seasons after a multitude of injuries but the Chelsea defender has returned to fitness and was handed his first England start since 2022 against Latvia on Monday. The 25-year-old celebrated in style as he curled in a superb first-half free-kick to put his side on the way to a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win. J…

Tuchel unconvinced James' best position is in midfield - West London Sport

England boss Thomas Tuchel believes Reece James’ best position remains right-back. The Chelsea captain, who has been plagued by injury problems, was recalled by Tuchel for Tuesday’s game against Malta – James’ first England start since September 2022. James, playing at right-back rather than in midfield, where he has recently featured for Chelsea, produced an […] The post Tuchel unconvinced James’ best position is in midfield appeared first on W…

Reece James explains why he didn't celebrate incredible England goal - some won't like it

Reece James cracked in a superb free kick for England tonight, scoring his first goal for his country with a sublime effort, more than two and a half injury ravaged years after last being capped.It was a joyful moment at Wembley, but you wouldn’t have known it from James’ reaction. He just stood there, stony faced, while his teammates rushed to congratulate him.It wasn’t just us who were puzzled by it. Former England defender Lee Dixon was surpr…

England: Thomas Tuchel reveals Chelsea talks over Reece James as he plays down Enzo Maresca theory

Tuchel appears unlikely to follow the Chelsea boss in using James as a midfielder Continue Reading

After Michael Olise's free-kick on Sunday, Reece James's is also worth the detour. In a position more distant than the French, the lat......