Reece James has been ruled out of England’s autumn international camp due to an injury, according to recent reports. The Chelsea defender was absent from training this week and has been excluded from the England squad. His injury has prevented him from participating in the upcoming matches, which include fixtures in the Nations League. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso did not give specifics about James’ condition before the team’s match against Brentford on Friday. On Thursday, he said, "It was just a decision and we see his development, and tomorrow we will decide." However, it is unlikely that James will be involved in the game at the Gtech Stadium. In James' absence, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been unexpectedly recalled to the England squad. Also included is Tino Livramento, another right-back who had previously withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to a calf injury. Both players are part of the 27-man selection for the start of England’s 2026/27 Nations League campaign. England’s recent World Cup campaign saw them reach the semi-finals before losing to Argentina in Atlanta. Now, the team is entering a three-week international break to regroup and prepare for the Nations League. England is placed in Group C of League 1, which includes world champions Spain, Croatia, and Czechia. The group winner will qualify for the Nations League finals in June. The schedule for the international break includes a home match against Spain at Wembley on 26 September, followed by away games against Czechia on 29 September and Croatia on 3 October. The break will end on 6 October with a return match at Wembley against Czechia.