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Charlotte Coates

Trent Alexander-Arnold given England World Cup boost as Gareth Southgate makes Reece James decision

Chelsea right-back Reece James has reportedly 'missed out' on the England squad for the World Cup after failing to recover from a knee injury in time.

England boss Gareth Southgate is said to not be willing to take a risk on the fitness of James after he suffered a knee ligament injury during Chelsea's Champions League clash with AC Milan, according to the Daily Mail.

The news is a potential boost to Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who now looks set to make the World Cup squad despite not playing a minute for England in the last international break.

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