Reece James' Euro 2024 Spot in Jeopardy as He Opts Out of England Qualifiers, Southgate Surprised

Reece James, a Chelsea player, has opted out of England's Euro 2024 qualifiers, leading to concerns about his spot in the team. Southgate expressed surprise and suggested James declined the opportunity to attend meetings. Pochettino stated that the decision was not solely made by the player, emphasizing the involvement of medical, sport science, and coaching staff. He indicated that James was eager to join the national team but the best decision was made for him, contradicting Southgate's suggestion.