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Reece James

Reece James — England footballer unlikely to return for the 2026 World Cup due to injury, faces fitness uncertainty ahead of group stage matches.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    England manager Tuchel’s biggest injury concerns heading into the knockout rounds are Reece James and Jarell Quansah.

    Rice set for England start against DR Congo
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Coach Carlos Queiroz acknowledges cheers from the Ghanaian fans Thomas Partey ‘policed’ Harry Kane throughout the duration of the game Antoine Semenyo and Reece James battle for supremacy in this encounter Prior to that, Ghana had accounted for Panama 1-0 in their group opener in

    2026 FIFA World Cup: We have won nothing yet, target is 1/16th round… Queiroz tells fans after England stalemate
  4. Joy Online

    England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.

    England’s James and Rice to have fitness assessed
  5. Joy Online

    Last summer, Trump remained on the winners’ podium at MetLife Stadium after handing the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea’s Reece James, causing apparent confusion among some of the players involved.

    Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
  6. Joy Online

    A flowing move ended with Reece James crossing for Nico O’Reilly, whose back-post header came back off the crossbar.

    Resolute Ghana earn England stalemate
  7. Joy Online

    Reece James and Noni Madueke provided much of England’s attacking threat during the first half.

    2026 World Cup: Resolute Black Stars hold England as Ghana edge closer to Round of 32
  8. The Chronicle

    Reece James is Tuchel’s first choice at right-back but there are also question marks about his fitness, following another injury-hit campaign.

    Chalobah replaces injured Livramento for World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    Those looking to glean any hints should bear in mind there is one glaring anomaly – Reece James is almost certain to start the tournament as first-choice right-back wearing 24, just as he does at Chelsea.

    Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    The former Liverpool man appeared to be facing an uphill battle to make the squad, with Tuchel preferring Chelsea’s Reece James, Newcastle’s Tino Livramento and Arsenal’s Ben White in the position.

    Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad
  12. April 2026
  13. Daily Guide

    Injuries to key players such as Reece James and Cole Palmer further compounded Chelsea’s struggles, bringing his brief tenure at Stamford Bridge to an early conclusion.

    Rosenior’s Chelsea Spell Ends Abruptly
Sport

Declan Rice expected to start England's World Cup knockout tie versus DR Congo

The News

England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup for the last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday after being rested against Panama due to a calf injury sustained in the draw with Ghana. England manager Thomas Tuchel faces significant uncertainty at right-back, with Reece James unlikely to return this tournament and Jarell Quansah doubtful for the DR Congo game due to an ankle injury.

10 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Declan Rice expected to start England's World Cup knockout tie versus DR Congo

    England midfielder Declan Rice is expected to return to the starting lineup for the last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday after being rested against Panama due to a calf injury sustained in the draw with Ghana. England manager Thomas Tuchel faces significant uncertainty at right-back, with Reece James unlikely to return this tournament and Jarell Quansah doubtful for the DR Congo game due to an ankle injury.

    10 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana holds England 0-0 at 2026 World Cup group stage

    Ghana drew 0-0 with England in their second Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, leaving the Black Stars second in the group with four points. Coach Carlos Queiroz told fans the team's target remains reaching the knockout stage, with matches against Croatia and Panama still to play.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. England assess James, Rice fitness ahead of Panama

    Declan Rice limped out of England's goalless draw against Ghana with a left calf injury requiring assessment and rest before Saturday's World Cup group match against Panama, while Reece James will also be checked by medics despite completing the Ghana game.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy

    US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and help present the trophy, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The World Cup, running from 11 June across Canada, Mexico and the United States, has 104 matches in total, with 78 hosted in the United States.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana holds England to goalless draw in World Cup 2026

    Ghana's defensive display earned a 0–0 draw with England at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams remain in the top two of Group L and can secure a Round of 32 spot with a point from their final matches against Panama and Croatia respectively.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana draws 0-0 with England in 2026 World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Chalobah replaces injured Livramento in England World Cup squad

    Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento has been ruled out of England's World Cup campaign after sustaining a calf injury during training, and has been replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. England coach Tuchel names 55-player World Cup provisional squad

    Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's 55-player provisional squad for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold are believed to be included, though the final squad of 26 players will be announced on 22 May.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 April

  1. Rosenior departs Chelsea after ten defeats in 23 matches

    Liam Rosenior's tenure as Chelsea manager ended less than four months after his January appointment, following 10 defeats in 23 matches and public criticism of his players that exposed dressing room tensions. Despite arriving with a strong reputation, Rosenior struggled to win over the squad, with reports suggesting players including Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernández were unconvinced, and his tactical approach came under scrutiny after heavy losses.

    24 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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