Soccer-James' quality never in doubt, says England boss Tuchel


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Conference League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Copenhagen v Chelsea - Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark - March 6, 2025 Chelsea's Reece James applauds fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - England manager Thomas Tuchel said he has never had any doubts about the quality of Reece James after the right back marked his first international start in two years by scoring the opener in Monday's 3-0 win over Latvia.

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

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