Chelsea and England defender Reece James has admitted that watching the World Cup while injured has been difficult.
James had to pull out of the Three Lions squad, as he could not get fit in time for the tournament.
He injured himself during a Champions League clash against AC Milan earlier in the season.
He recently stated in a YouTube video: "I went in for a tackle against AC Milan when I got injured. I didn't think it was too bad after the game, I stayed an extra day in Milan and thought maybe it was just a little niggle. I think a day or two later I saw a surgeon. He told me that I was going to be out for around two months."
He went on to add: "Being motivated whilst being injured & missing the World Cup has been the hardest hurdle in my professional career.
"It's been super tough, I can't lie, but everything happens for a reason. The sun don't stop for no one. We keep goin! Good question btw!"
