Reece James has expressed his relief and satisfaction at recovering from injury just in time for England's crucial World Cup semi-final clash against holders Argentina.
The Chelsea captain made a timely return to action by featuring as a second-half substitute in the Three Lions' 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway after extra time on Saturday.
James had been sidelined for three matches due to a hamstring problem sustained during the second group stage fixture against Ghana. His re-entry into the squad saw him initially deployed in central midfield before shifting to his more familiar right-back position, as two goals from Jude Bellingham secured England's progression.
Speaking to Lions Den, James reflected on his comeback: "It's good to be back out there with the boys. Picking up an injury at a tournament is always a race against the clock. I applied myself and happy to be back out there."
Despite not consistently delivering their peak performance throughout the tournament, the England squad has consistently found a way to overcome each challenge, though a formidable test now awaits them.