Reece James has argued that the heat of North America in the summer could make it difficult for England to win World Cup 2026.
Chelsea captain James played for the Blues in their successful Club World Cup campaign in the US last summer, though the team had to overcome adverse weather conditions on multiple occasions, including extreme heat.
James insisted that it will be difficult for English players to play in the heat given they are not used to such temperatures, telling reporters: “It’s super difficult conditions to play in that heat, especially us playing in England – there’s not anything like that before.