Reece James misses training ahead of World Cup tie against Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Reece James did not participate in England's final training session on July 4, ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Mexico. The Chelsea defender has missed the last two matches due to a hamstring injury sustained in a previous game against Ghana. In contrast, teammate Jarell Quansah has returned to full training and will be available for selection against Mexico, alleviating concerns at right-back after he suffered an injury in the draw with Panama. England has used Djed Spence at right-back recently, with Declan Rice finishing the last match in that position, underscoring the team's injury challenges as they prepare for the knockout stages.
- •Reece James missed training before the Mexico match
- •Jarell Quansah returns to full training
- •James has not trained since his hamstring injury
- •Declan Rice played right-back in the last match
- •Match against Mexico scheduled for July 5 at 01:00 BST
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
- 10:13 PMBBC Sport — James doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
"Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.
"Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 10:20 PMJames doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 10:13 PMJames doubtful for Mexico tie but Quansah fit again
Reece James misses training on the eve of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico but Jarell Quansah is available again.
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