Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Lawrence OstlereFriday 18 September 2026 12:06 BSTChelsea captain Reece James has been excluded from the England squad for the upcoming autumn international camp after sustaining an injury that also caused him to miss club training this week.Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to provide detailed updates on James's fitness ahead of Friday's trip to Brentford, though the right-back is unlikely to feature in the match.England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed James was left out of the 27-man squad due to injury as the team prepares to launch their 2026/27 Nations League campaign.Trent Alexander-Arnold has earned a surprise recall to the national team to replace James, with Newcastle's Tino Livramento also included following a previous calf injury.England are seeking to reset following their disappointing World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, with upcoming Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia, and Croatia.In fullChelsea hit by Reece James blow as Thomas Tuchel confirms injuryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in