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England’s Reece James ruled out for at least two games with hamstring injury

Tuchel now left with limited regular full-back options Chelsea defender sustained hamstring setback in March Reece James will miss England’s next two World Cup matches at least a...

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England’s Reece James ruled out for at least two games with hamstring injury
Source: Exclusive by David Hytner in New York

England’s Reece James ruled out for at least two games with hamstring injury

Tuchel now left with limited regular full-back options

Chelsea defender sustained hamstring setback in March

Reece James will miss England’s next two World Cup matches at least as he fights to recover from a hamstring injury. The right-back, who has a history of hamstring problems, reported tightness after the team’s 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.

The Chelsea captain did not train with the squad in Kansas City on Friday before their flight to New York, where they will play Panama in their final group phase game on Saturday. He will sit that one out and also the last-32 tie which could follow.

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