Chelsea duo Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah have pulled out the England Under-21 squad owing to 'fitness concerns', as their clubmate Mason Mount looks set to start for the seniors against the Czech Republic.
James, who only recently returned to action with the Blues after suffering an ankle injury at the Under-20 World Cup in June, has now been hit with another setback.
The 19-year-old had been hoping to make his debut for the Under-21s having greatly impressed on his debut for the club against Grimsby Town, notching a goal and an assist which promptly catapulted him into the starting XI for their next Champions League clash against Lille.