Reece James ‘devastated’ to miss out on the World Cup

Published November 9, 2022 7:26 AM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Reece James says he is “devastated” 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.

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