REECE JAMES has admitted he is “devastated” after it was confirmed that he will miss the World Cup in Qatar through injury.
The Chelsea ace worked tirelessly to recover from a knee injury sustained against AC Milan in time to make Gareth Southgate’s squad.
Reece James suffered a knee injury against AC Milan
But after SunSport revealed that Southgate informed James he would not be picked for Qatar, the full-back has broken his silence.
In a statement published to Twitter, he wrote: “Devastated.
“The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turn around 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 I 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 & sending love.”
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