Reece James confirmed Wednesday he had been dominated out of the World Cup, with the England right-back saying he was “devastated” at failing to beat a knee harm. The 22-year-old was all set to be included in England’s squad for Qatar, having began the final 4 matches for Gareth Southgate’s group, till struggling the harm enjoying for Chelsea in opposition to AC Milan within the Champions League on October 11. The Premier League membership confirmed on Saturday that James was anticipated to be out for eight weeks, which means he wouldn’t be match till after the group stage of the World Cup.

But a day earlier than England supervisor Southgate names his 26-man squad, James introduced the top of his hopes of enjoying on this 12 months’s World Cup with a Twitter publish. “Devastated,” he wrote. “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 labored more durable than I ever thought I may to offer myself the perfect likelihood of going and really believed I may assist the group. I admire there was threat on each side nevertheless it was one I used to be prepared to take.”

He added: “Good luck to the boys. I’ll be again quickly. Stay protected and sending love.”