Overview
- England manager Thomas Tuchel has included Reece James in his World Cup squad and the team is preparing in North America ahead of the tournament.
- James missed the 2022 World Cup after a serious knee injury and says that omission has remained a personal motivator for his pursuit of a World Cup medal.
- The reunion with Tuchel, who coached James at Chelsea, is framed by both as a boost because Tuchel understands how to get the best from him.
- James credits winning the Club World Cup in the United States and his Chelsea captaincy with sharpening his fitness, leadership and readiness for tournament conditions.
- He says he will rely on his own winning experience rather than seeking tactical advice from his sister Lauren, and he has made lifting the World Cup a stated personal goal.