England vs Latvia: Reece James’ high quality by no means unsure says Thomas Tuchel

England supervisor Thomas Tuchel stated he has by no means had any doubts in regards to the high quality of Reece James after the right-back marked his first worldwide begin in two years by scoring the opener in Monday’s 3-0 win over Latvia.

The 25-year-old set England on their method to a cushty World Cup qualifying win at Wembley with a chic first-half free-kick as Tuchel picked up his second win in as many matches since taking cost.

James made his England debut in 2022 however has been restricted to 17 caps because of a succession of accidents. An damage to Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the door for James to return to the line-up underneath Tuchel, who coached James at Chelsea from 2021-2022.

“There can’t be any doubt about Reece’s high quality, it is the very best stage,” Tuchel instructed reporters. “We have been in shut contact within the final weeks.

“We have been clear he’d educated with out pause and if he did not play it was the selection of the membership, defending him. We knew he was in house mentally.

“In case you play a dominant match like right now he could be, like within the final 20 [minutes], a hybrid midfielder and assist to create an overload as a result of he has the standard on the ball.”

James has performed simply 14 matches in all competitions for Chelsea this season, with the membership managing his minutes given his damage issues.

“I do know the standard he has in that foot — it is superb. He has each proper to be completely satisfied and pleased with his efficiency. He is in wonderful form,” Tuchel stated.

“After we known as him up he hadn’t had many video games however it wasn’t because of damage, they have been simply taking care and managing him. He seems to be sharp and in form.”