Reece James 'devastated' to miss out on the World Cup

Posted November 09, 2022 6:00 am

By JAMES ROBSON

Chelsea's Reece James, right, fights for the ball with AC Milan's Ismael Bennacer, left, and Fikayo Tomori during the Champions League group E soccer match between AC Milan and Chelsea at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) The Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Reece James says he is 'œdevastated'ť to miss out on England's World Cup squad.

The Chelsea defender is recovering from a knee injury sustained last month and on Wednesday confirmed he will not be going to Qatar.

England head coach Gareth Southgate names his final squad on Thursday - and James suggested he wanted to be included despite the injury.

'œDevastated,'ť he tweeted. "The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turn around to make the World Cup would be tight, but I always felt it was possible. I've worked harder than I ever thought I could to give myself the best chance of going and truly believed I could help the team.

'œI appreciate there was risk on both sides but it was one I was willing to take. Good luck to the boys. I'll be back soon. Stay safe and sending love.'ť

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AC Milan's Theo Hernandez vies for the ball with Chelsea's Reece James, left, during the Champions League group E soccer match between AC Milan and Chelsea at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) The Associated Press

AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia tries to tackle Chelsea's Reece James, left, during the Champions League group E soccer match between AC Milan and Chelsea at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) The Associated Press

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