Gareth Southgate has suggested that Reece James is the next young star to force himself into the England starting lineup, just as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham have done recently. The Three Lions are set to lock horns with Italy and Ukraine this month as they kick off their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
The 23-year-old has continued to impress for Chelsea this season, featuring 12 times in the Premier League and directly contributing towards two goals from right-back. James has also often captained the Blues this term, showcasing his development off and on the pitch.
Despite his exciting performance for the west London outfit, James is yet to cement the right-back position for England with Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold in contention too. However, Southgate has suggested that the Cobham graduate is closer to making the position his own than first thought.
