Soccer-England's James to miss World Cup due to knee injury - reports

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group C - Italy v England - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 23, 2022 England's Reece James reacts REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

(Reuters) - England right back Reece James will miss the World Cup in Qatar due to a knee injury, British media reported on Wednesday, a day before Gareth Southgate is due to name his 26-man squad for the tournament.

The 22-year-old defender, who has 15 caps, sustained the injury playing for Chelsea against AC Milan in the Champions League last month.