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James returns to Colombia squad

Colombia vice captain James Rodriguez returns for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but Radamel Falcao misses out through injury.

Colombia welcomed back James Rodriguez for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Argentina after the Real Madrid midfielder was named in Jose Pekerman's squad.

James has not played for club or country since suffering a muscle injury in Colombia's friendly against Peru in September, but the vice captain has been included in Pekerman's 26-man roster.

The 24-year-old, who missed last month's 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Peru and the 3-0 loss in Uruguay, was an unused sub in Madrid's Champions League fixture midweek but is expected to feature against 2015 Copa America champion Chile on Nov.