Chelsea defender, Reece James, says he would do everything possible to earn a spot in England’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad his recent injury notwithstanding.
James sustained a knee injury during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League at the San Siro on October 11, and consequently, will be sidelined for two months, effectively ruling him out of the World Cup in Qatar.
However, in his YouTube channel, James posted a short video in which he revealed that he would strive to earn his place in Gareth Southgate final squad to theworlds’s foremost football showpiece in Qatar.
“Last week against AC Milan, I went in for a tackle and got injured,” James said.
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“I didn’t think it was too bad. After the game, I stayed an extra day in Milan and just thought maybe it was a little niggle. A day or two later I saw a surgeon and he told me that I was going to be out for around two months.
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“Yeah it’s obviously devastating. The World Cup is only a month away. As a kid growing up I really wanted to go and this was my first opportunity. I’ll do everything I can to be there, but I’m obviously devastated. You know, the injury came at the wrong time.
“But yeah, I’ll keep you updated with what’s happening on a day to day basis. And yeah I’ll touch base soon guys.”
James has made 15 appearances for England. He has scored one goal and recorded one assist in seven Premier League games this season.
England are in Group B of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Wales, Iran and the United States of America.
The Three Lions won the FIFA World Cup in 1966 when it was hosted by England.
By Toju Sote
