'Devastated' - Reece James Confirms He Will Miss World Cup With England

Reece James has been told that he will not be going to the World Cup for England after suffering a knee injury in the Champions League.James' World Cup dream appears to be over, with Gareth Southgate set to finalise his England squad without the right-back due to a knee injury he picked up in October, according to widespread reports. The Athletic has reported that Southgate called the 22-year-old on Tuesday to inform him of his decision.James has confirmed his omission from Southgate's plans in an emotional statement on his official Twitter account, which reads: ''Devastated.

The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turnaround to make the World Cup would be tight, but I always felt it was possible.

Stay safe & sending love."After he collided with Theo Hernandez during Chelsea's victory at the San Siro in the Champions League, James was hit with an eight-week injury layoff following a knee injury.

Blues boss Graham Potter confirmed that the full-back was back jogging with the group on Tuesday, but Southgate won't be risking him in Qatar.