Reece James says he is in the form of his life after returning to the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino.

The Chelsea defender, who featured just once at Euro 2020 as England reached the final, withdrew from the last Three Lions squad through injury.

James, 21, has scored three goals and created one other in four league games since October's international break.

"This is probably the best I have performed," James said.

"At this moment in time our team is performing well and creating a lot of chances, so it's obviously helping.

"When you are playing week in and week out, and you are playing well and the team is performing, keeping clean sheets and winning games in style, it obviously helps build everyone's confidence."

Only Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, Michail Antonio of West Ham and Leicester City's Jamie Vardy have been directly involved in more Premier League goals than James this season.

The right-back, who is looking to add to his eight caps as England attempt to secure their place at next year's World Cup in Qatar, said Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has helped him improve as a player.

"The style of play from the start of last year to now has changed - our formation has changed, what he demands from the players has changed," James said.

"He wants everyone to be attacking non-stop, constantly attacking the box, and I think that has helped this season so far."