Reece James has been handed a golden opportunity to stake his claim in the England Squad for this year’s World Cup in Qatar. On Thursday, the defender was selected by Gareth Southgate for the upcoming internationals against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.
He was one of three Chelsea players to be called up to the Three Lions, alongside midfielders Mason Mount and Connor Gallagher, who is currently on loan at Crystal Palace. But despite being considered one of the best in his position in the country, a place in the England squad is far from guaranteed. Southgate is blessed with multiple outstanding options at right-back, including Manchester City’s Kyle Walker and Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But now, more than ever, James has a chance to prove that he should be on the plane to Qatar come November. This is because his major rivals for the right-back slot are currently missing in action.
