REECE JAMES RULED OUT OF ENGLAND SQUAD TO FACE PANAMA

Reece James has been ruled out of England's squad for the match against Panama following a hamstring injury. According to reports, James will miss at least two games as a result of the injury. The England fullback now faces a race against time to prove his fitness ahead of England's first World Cup knockout match, scheduled for the following week.

James's absence removes a key defensive player from England's squad during the group stage. The injury comes at a critical juncture in the tournament, with Panama representing England's final group-stage fixture before the knockout rounds begin. England's defensive setup will require adjustment in James's absence during this match.

England's medical team will assess James's recovery progress over the coming days. The fullback's potential availability for the knockout stage remains uncertain pending fitness assessments. Should James recover in time, he may yet feature in England's Round of 32 encounter, though his participation in the Panama fixture has been ruled out.