
Nico O'Reilly Joins England Squad as Replacement for Reece James
The English Football Association has called up young player Nico O'Reilly, a Manchester City player, to the ranks of the Three Lions during the international break in October.
O'Reilly, who is 20 years old, has moved up from the England under-21 team to join the senior team for the first time, to replace Reece James, Chelsea's captain, who left the camp due to injury after undergoing medical tests.
The England team, led by coach Thomas Tuchel, is preparing to face Wales in a charity friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, October 9, before traveling to Riga to meet Latvia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, October 14.
The English Football Association confirmed that O'Reilly will be available to participate in both matches, making him a young and strong addition to the team during the upcoming international fixtures.
O'Reilly, who is 20 years old, has moved up from the England under-21 team to join the senior team for the first time, to replace Reece James, Chelsea's captain, who left the camp due to injury after undergoing medical tests.
The England team, led by coach Thomas Tuchel, is preparing to face Wales in a charity friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, October 9, before traveling to Riga to meet Latvia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, October 14.
The English Football Association confirmed that O'Reilly will be available to participate in both matches, making him a young and strong addition to the team during the upcoming international fixtures.