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Reece James is optimistic his World Cup dream will NOT be threatened by the knee injury he sustained against AC Milan... with the Chelsea defender set to find out the extent of the setback in the next 24 hours

Reece James is expecting good news when he undergoes a definitive scan on a knee injury that has threatened his World Cup dream on Thursday.

The Chelsea full-back limped off in the second half of Tuesday’s 2-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro after jarring his right knee.

The injury raised concerns over James’ involvement at the World Cup, with England boss Gareth Southgate desperate for good news - particularly given first-choice right-back Kyle Walker is in a race against time to be fit for the tournament after undergoing groin surgery.