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O'Reilly replaces injured James in England squad

rugby06 October 2025 10:55| © Reuters

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Reece James © Getty Images

Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury and been replaced by Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly who received his first senior international call-up.

James suffered the injury in Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday.

The 20-year-old O'Reilly, who has been capped at junior levels, joined Thomas Tuchel's squad for a friendly against Wales on Thursday at Wembley and a World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga on October 14.

Reece James has withdrawn from October’s England squad. pic.twitter.com/oPzfxKEwaN
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 6, 2025

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