Reece James does not train as England assesses tight hamstring issue
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

England is monitoring Reece James' fitness ahead of their match against Panama on Saturday. The right-back reported a tight hamstring following Tuesday's draw with Ghana. Given his recent injury history, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is cautious about risking James. He has played in both of England's World Cup games but has dealt with hamstring issues this season. Assessments of his condition are ongoing.
- •James complained of a tight hamstring after the Ghana match.
- •Tuchel aims to avoid risking James due to past injuries.
- •James played in England's first two World Cup games.
- •England faces Panama on Saturday.
- 9:23 PMThe Guardian Sport — Reece James an England injury worry after complaining of tight hamstring
"Declan Rice’s fitness monitored before Panama game Tuchel hopes Saka could start final group match England are sweating on the fitness of Reece James before facing Panama on Saturday after the right-back complained of a tight hamstring. James is being assessed after Tuesday’s draw with Ghana and Thomas Tuchel is unlikely to take risks with the defender given his injury record. The Chelsea captain has completed England’s first two games at the World Cup but has struggled with injuries and recently returned from a layoff with a hamstring problem. Continue reading...
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