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Reece James
Born: November 7, 1993
Height: 5' 11.5" (182cm)
Hometown: Bacup, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2012-2013 | Manchester United |
| Senior | 2013-2015 | Manchester United |
| → 2013 | Carlisle United (loan) | |
| → 2014-2015 | Rotherham United (loan) | |
| → 2015 | Huddersfield Town (loan) | |
| 2015-2018 | Wigan Athletic | |
| 2018-2019 | Sunderland | |
| 2019-2021 | Doncaster Rovers | |
| 2021-2023 | Blackpool | |
| → 2022-2023 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| 2023-2024 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| 2024- | Rotherham United | |
Sports Mole has 1,965 articles about Reece James. Articles 1 to 40:
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Team News: France vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff between France and England.22:00
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England lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff after Reece James injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 third-placed playoff against France.Jul 16, 10:40
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Norway vs. England: Thomas Tuchel's six right-back options for World Cup quarter-final assessed
Sports Mole assesses Thomas Tuchel's six right-back options ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final againstJul 11, 00:01
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Norway vs. England: Thomas Tuchel's triple World Cup quarter-final injury boost as news of one training absentee confirmed
England boss Thomas Tuchel receives a triple injury boost ahead of his side's World Cup game against Norway on Saturday, with just one absentee confirmed.Jul 10, 23:59
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Team News: Norway vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England.Jul 10, 22:00
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues, Brighton 'battling' to sign Serie A defensive prodigy this summer
Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly preparing to battle it out for the signature of Atalanta BC defender Honest Ahanor.Jul 10, 16:29
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England injury boost: Thomas Tuchel receives positive World Cup news ahead of Norway quarter-final tie
England manager Thomas Tuchel receives a major injury boost ahead of his side's World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway on Saturday.Jul 9, 23:32
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England vs. Norway: World Cup quarter-final 'injury worries' for Thomas Tuchel as three stars miss training
England’s preparations for Norway take an unexpected twist, with key men missing and Thomas Tuchel keeping his plans closely guarded.Jul 8, 23:51
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England injury suspension list and return dates for Norway World Cup clash: Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Jarell Quansah, Jordan Henderson
Sports Mole rounds up all of England's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their 2026 World Cup contest with Norway.Jul 8, 16:13
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‘Maybe Harry Kane should ask Donald Trump’: Thomas Tuchel delivers Jarell Quansah red card appeal verdict after England World Cup win
England head coach Thomas Tuchel jokingly suggests that captain Harry Kane should ask U.S. President Donald Trump to overturn Jarell Quansah’s red card.Jul 6, 16:15
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Team News: Mexico vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash between Mexico and England.Jul 5, 01:00
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England injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Mexico: Declan Rice, Reece James, Jarell Quansah latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of England's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's World Cup 2026 last-16 clash with Mexico.Jul 3, 16:59
England lineup vs. Mexico: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 last 16 after Declan Rice injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 last-16 match against Mexico.Jul 3, 16:10
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Mexico vs. England: Three Lions given Reece James injury boost before World Cup last-16 clash
England receive a timely boost regarding the fitness of right-back Reece James ahead of their 2026 World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico.Jul 2, 12:10
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England injury news: Two Thomas Tuchel players ruled out of World Cup round of 32 game against Congo DR
England boss Thomas Tuchel suffers a double injury blow ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup game against Congo DR in the round of 32 on Wednesday.Jun 30, 20:07
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Team News: England vs. DR Congo injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's World Cup 2026 last-32 match between England and DR Congo.Jun 30, 17:00
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Panama 0-2 England: Four right-back options Tuchel could consider amid James, Quansah injury concerns
Sports Mole considers four right-back options England boss Thomas Tuchel could consider if Reece James and Jarell Quansah are unable to play in the Round of 32.Jun 28, 01:33
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England injury news: Jarell Quansah joins Reece James in World Cup blow as Thomas Tuchel fears lengthy layoff for right-back
Jarell Quansah suffers an injury while playing for England against Panama, and that comes as a blow to Thomas Tuchel, who is already without Reece James.Jun 27, 23:54
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Chelsea transfer news: Why latest Reece James injury blow should trigger Xabi Alonso into changing summer plans
The latest injury blow suffered by Reece James should lead to new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso changing his transfer plans for the summer market.Jun 27, 10:38
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England injury news: Thomas Tuchel hit by double injury concern ahead of World Cup clash with Panama
England head into the Panama game managing a surprise double fitness concern that could reshape Thomas Tuchel’s plans.Jun 26, 23:09
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Team News: Panama vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's World Cup 2026 match between Panama and England.Jun 26, 22:00
England lineup vs. Panama: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Declan Rice dropped, Marcus Rashford starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Saturday's World Cup 2026 Group L match against Panama.Jun 25, 13:46
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England injury news: Thomas Tuchel faces double blow ahead of World Cup game vs. Panama
England enter their final World Cup 2026 group fixture against Panama with two key players under fresh injury scrutiny after the Ghana draw.Jun 25, 03:37
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Chelsea: Why Reece James should start in midfield for England at 2026 World Cup
A former Chelsea winger exclusively tells Sports Mole why Reece James should start in midfield for England at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 5, 09:24
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Sunderland vs. Chelsea team news: Major Reece James, Joao Pedro decisions made for Stadium of Light showdown
Sunderland and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light.May 24, 14:49
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Chelsea lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Reece James, Levi Colwill and Joao Pedro eye starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Sunderland.May 22, 18:04
Chelsea injury news: Reece James, Levi Colwill, Joao Pedro updates provided ahead of pivotal Sunderland game
Interim Chelsea head coach Calum McFarlane provides an injury update ahead of Sunday's pivotal Premier League fixture against Sunderland.May 22, 15:57
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 12:01
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Chelsea lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture after Joao Pedro injury scare
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur.May 17, 13:17
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Chelsea vs. Man City confirmed starting lineups: Huge Rodri news, James, Sanchez, Cherki decisions made for FA Cup final
Chelsea and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.May 16, 14:02
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FA Cup final: Chelsea should fear one “incredible” Man City star - and it’s not Erling Haaland
Chelsea should fear one “incredible” Man City star in Saturday’s FA Cup final, and it is not Erling Haaland.May 15, 18:56
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Chelsea lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for FA Cup final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.May 14, 18:05
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Preview:Chelsea vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 14, 18:00
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FA Cup final: Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer dilemmas facing Chelsea boss Calum McFarlane ahead of Wembley showpiece
Sports Mole takes a look at the four selection dilemmas that are facing Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.May 11, 16:20
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Liverpool vs. Chelsea lineups confirmed as major Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Levi Colwill decisions made
Liverpool and Chelsea confirm their starting lineups for Saturday's early Premier League clash at Anfield.May 9, 11:18
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Chelsea lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Calum McFarlane makes five changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield.May 7, 07:50
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Team News: Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.May 3, 15:00
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Chelsea lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League fixture as Cole Palmer, Reece James calls made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Monday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.May 2, 09:29
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Preview:Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 2, 09:14
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Chelsea injury news: Reece James, Levi Colwill update provided ahead of Nottingham Forest showdown
Interim Chelsea head coach Calum McFarlane delivers an update on Reece James and Levi Colwill ahead of Monday's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.May 1, 14:11
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