Chelsea boss Graham Potter has revealed how he has tried to comfort defender Reece James as it was revealed that he won't be involved in the World Cup with England this winter. The 22-year-old picked up a knee injury in the clash against AC Milan in the Champions League.
Since then, it's been a race against time for the Cobham academy graduate to return in time for the tournament, however he revealed that the turnaround was too quick to be involved for his nation. "Devastated," James wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. "The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turnaround to make the World Cup would be tight, but I always felt it was possible.
"I've worked harder than I ever thought I could to give myself the best chance of going and truly believed I could help the team. I appreciate there was risk on both sides but it was one I was willing to take. Good luck to the boys. I'll be back soon. Stay safe and sending love."
