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Reece James Withdraws From England Squad as Man City’s Nico O’Reilly Earns First Call-Up

The 20-year-old City player, now used at left-back under Pep Guardiola, offers cover for Thomas Tuchel’s defense ahead of Wales and Latvia.

Overview

  • England confirmed on Monday that Reece James was ruled out of October fixtures after medical assessments following Chelsea’s win over Liverpool.
  • Chelsea’s medical staff conducted initial checks and plan to use the international break to rest and reassess James, with no firm timeline disclosed.
  • Nico O’Reilly was promoted from Lee Carsley’s U21s and has joined the senior camp, saying he was “buzzing” after a message and call from Thomas Tuchel.
  • O’Reilly has started regularly for Manchester City this season and has been deployed at left-back despite being a midfielder by trade, offering tactical flexibility.
  • England face Wales at Wembley on Thursday before a World Cup qualifier in Riga on October 14, and O’Reilly could make his debut in either match.