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Chelsea right-back Reece James is expected to return from a hamstring injury ahead of England’s World Cup clash against Mexico.
The Blues star has been sidelined for the past two matches with a hamstring issue, and that has become a cause for concern for England.
Jarrel Quansah came on as his replacement, but he picked up an ankle injury against Panama. Djed Spence started against DR Congo in the round of 32, but he was largely at fault for the only goal conceded.
Declan Rice played as an emergency right-back during the closing stages, but James is poised to be fit for the next game in Mexico.
England take on Mexico in Mexico City and it promises to be a difficult outing, given they will be playing at high altitude.
The match will be contested at 2,200m above sea level, a drastic difference from the 300m they played at in Atlanta yesterday.
Hence, Mexico won’t be an easy opposition for the Three Lions, and they have a huge challenge on their hands to beat them.
