Defender Reece James has withdrawn from England squad as he returns to his club, Chelsea.
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England and Chelsea defender, Reece James. Photo: @ChelseaFC |
James will not feature for the Three Lions in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine on Sunday.
England will slug it out with Ukraine in the Euro 2024 qualifier at the Wembley Stadium.
James’ withdrawal from England squad was made known by Chelsea football club, the English Premier League giants disclosed Reece James returned to Stamford Bridge “for assessment on an ongoing issue”.
England defeated Italy 2-1 in the Euro 2024 qualifier at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Italy on Thursday 23 March, 2023.
Forward, Harry Kane, netted the second goal for England from the penalty spot in the 44th minute, making him England’s all-time record goalscorer, beating Wayne Rooney, previous record holder.