WC 2026 ⚽ · 13 July 2026

Tuchel praises Reece James's impact after return from injury

Chelsea captain Reece James played 49 minutes for England in their 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway after recovering from injury. Coach Thomas Tuchel said James, who started the first two World Cup matches, was "excellent" when he came on. Only three other England players completed more passes than James's 12 in the final third.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 July 2026 at 18:26

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