![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/desperate-chelsea-star-reece-james-refusing-to-give-up-on-world-cup-dream/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MG-OFF-PLATFORM-R-JAMES-copy.jpg&description=REECE JAMES is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream and will try everything to make the winter tournament. The England and Chelsea right-back is sidelined with a knee injury and still in a brace and on crutches. James hasn't given up on his World Cup dreamCredit: Simon Jones The Chelsea and England defender picked up a knee injury in the game against AC MilanCredit: Simon Jones James could miss the World Cup with a knee injuryCredit: Simon Jones James, 22, knows he is chasing a miracle to deliver a quicker-than-expected return as he hobbles around the Blues' Cobham training ground. But he will keep fighting until November 10, the day Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is set to name his 26-man squad for Qatar. The defender, who suffered the injury against AC Milan in the Champions League on October 11, said: 'I need to keep working hard over the next few weeks and see where I am on call-up day. "I will try and not rule myself out. It is still slow and in the early stages. "I have been in rehab for two weeks, so I am still taking it day-by-day. 'The Chelsea medical staff have not given me a percentage of my chance of being back for the World Cup. "It is down to how I feel closer to the time and how stable it is." Blues boss Graham Potter fears the injury will take eight weeks to heal which would see James miss the World Cup. HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL The Three Lions defender added: 'It is going to be very tough. "It is an injury which could take a long time and it came at an awkward period but I am trying my best and hopefully it is possible and if it is not, I know I tried everything.' Reece to start to run James hopes to start running again - starting off in a swimming pool - in the next few days. The Stamford Bridge star said: 'I am trying to be positive. I am not not sure how long this injury will take. 'I am not in pain. But if I try to speed it up, it might be a bit of a risk. I am trying hard every day to improve and make it right and get fit as so){kind=link}
REECE JAMES is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream and will try everything to make the winter tournament.
The England and Chelsea right-back is sidelined with a knee injury and still in a brace and on crutches.
James, 22, knows he is chasing a miracle to deliver a quicker-than-expected return as he hobbles around the Blues’ Cobham training ground.
But he will keep fighting until November 10, the day Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is set to name his 26-man squad for Qatar.
The defender, who suffered the injury against AC Milan in the Champions League on October 11, said: “I need to keep working hard over the next few weeks and see where I am on call-up day.