Thomas Tuchel says he sought extra assurances over Reece James’s fitness before handing him an England recall, and poured cold water on Enzo Maresca’s theory that the Chelsea star’s future lies in midfield.
James marked his first England start in two-and-a-half years with his first international goal during Monday night’s 3-0 victory over Latvia, with a sensational free-kick setting the Three Lions on their way to their second win in as many matches under Tuchel.
