Declan Rice describes Chelsea star Reece James using just two words after his performance for England last night
03/25/2025 06:45 AM
Chelsea star Reece James scored as England beat Latvia in their World Cup Qualifiers.
The 25-year-old is among the best right-backs in the country when he is fit, but injuries have really troubled him over the last few years.
Since the start of the 2023/24 season, James has missed a total of 318 days of football, and that has cost him several opportunities with the England national team.
The Englishman’s long wait for a start ended on Monday in the Three Lions’ 3-0 win over Latvia at Wembley.
Arsenal star Declan Rice hails Chelsea’s Reece James after England win
It had been 910 days since James had started a game for England.
Injuries are the biggest reason why the Chelsea man did not get an opportunity, but it finally looks like he has put those difficult moments behind him.
Thomas Tuchel started James on Monday against Latvia, and the Englishman had a few problems early on. But, he grew into the game and got better and better.
In the 38th minute, James broke the deadlock with a truly incredible goal from a free-kick. It was a stunning strike, one that made almost everyone at Wembley stand up and applaud him.
That was James’ first-ever goal for the Three Lions, and everyone was delighted for him.
Arsenal star Declan Rice took to Instagram Stories and uploaded a picture of himself next to James.
He described the Chelsea man using just two words there: “Different level!”
How some of James’ Chelsea mates reacted to his goal
Rice wasn’t the only one who was happy for James after his Man of the Match display on Monday night.
Many from Chelsea – past and present – showed him some love too under the full-back’s Instagram post following the game.
Tosin Adarabioyo commented ‘Yeahhhh man” with a fire emoji, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall said: “Splendid!”
Omari Kellyman replied “My boyyy with two fire emojis” and Carney Chukwuemeka wrote: “Toppp!”
Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke, who was once at Chelsea, commented: “Yeah” with a fire emoji.
