Reece James
Player Profile
All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 5
All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0
FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 5
FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0
International appearances: 29
International goals: 1
International debut: 8 October 2020 vs Wales, Friendly 2020
Club: Chelsea FC (ENG)
*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026
It is widely expected that Chelsea captain Reece James will be the starting right-back for Thomas Tuchel at FIFA World Cup 2026. A player he adored back when James helped him win the UEFA Champions League with the Blues back in 2021, James has been the first-choice, when fit, throughout the Tuchel era at England, with Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold not really getting a look in. However, James can be injury prone and so England will have to be wary of that with what could be a high volume of games in a short period of time. If fully fit though, the Chelsea captain will likely be instrumental at right-back for The Three Lions although James' versatility means he can play multiple positions effectively, including right-wing back, right-centre back and centre midfield.
England Results
England Squad
