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Sheffield Wednesday · League Cup · Defender · #33 · England · 32 yrs
R. James plays as a defender for Sheffield Wednesday. R. James is a English international, 32 years old, defender, currently at Sheffield Wednesday. R. James wears shirt number 33 for Sheffield Wednesday. R. James was born in Bacup, England on 1993-11-07. R. James is 182 cm tall and weighs 71 kg. R. James's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across League Cup, League One, FA Cup, Premier League, and other leagues. R. James's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore R. James season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | Free agent |  Rotherham ROT |  Sheffield Wednesday SHE |
| 2024-06-14 | Free | Sheffield Wednesday SHE | Rotherham ROT |
| 2023-07-01 | N/A |  Blackpool BLA | Sheffield Wednesday SHE |
Sheffield Wednesday SHESeason intelligence
Profile as Defender: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine. Season rating 6.3.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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England came close to the title at the 2026 World Cup, so Harry Kane and some of his teammates will look for revenge in the 2030 edition. While the end of the 2026 World Cup didn’t bring the second historic trophy England were chasing, the core of this squad still has time on its side heading into the next edition of the tournament, even if Harry Kane faces a genuine question mark. The biggest uncertainty belongs to Kane, who will be 36 years old by the time the 2030 World Cup arrives. The forward himself has stopped short of ruling it out, saying it’s too early to say and that he’s taking his career year by year rather than committing to another cycle. Much of the rest of England‘s attack and midfield should still be well within their prime. Jude Bellingham will be just 27 in 2030, and several of the younger players who broke through during this tournament should form the backbone of the next squad as the team transitions away from its current veterans. While most of the squad will still be young enough to form part of the team chasing a second title in 2030, some of the more experienced players — like Jordan Henderson, John Stones, Dan Burn, and Jordan Pickford — will have to wait and see where they stand by then. Jordan Pickford of England. (Getty Images) England team’s age in 2030 PositionPlayerBirthdate / AgeAge for the 2030 edition (from June, 8)GoalkeeperDean Henderson03/12/1997 (29)33GoalkeeperJames Trafford10/10/2002 (23)26GoalkeeperJordan Pickford03/07/1994 (32)36DefenderMarc Guéhi07/13/2000 (26)29DefenderJarell Quansah01/29/2003 (23)27DefenderEzri Konsa10/23/1997 (28)31DefenderTrevoh Chalobah07/05/1999 (27)30DefenderJohn Stones05/28/1994 (32)36DefenderDan Burn05/09/1992 (34)38DefenderNico O’Reilly03/21/2005 (21)25DefenderReece James12/08/1999 (26)29DefenderDjed Spence08/09/2000 (25)28MidfielderJordan Henderson06/17/1990 (36)39MidfielderDeclan Rice01/14/1999 (27)31MidfielderElliot Anderson11/06/2002 (23)26MidfielderKobbie Mainoo04/19/2005 (21)25MidfielderJude Bellingham06/29/2003 (23)26MidfielderMorgan Rogers07/26/2002 (23)26MidfielderEberechi Eze06/29/1998 (28)31ForwardAnthony Gordon02/24/2001 (25)29ForwardMarcus Rashford10/31/1997 (28)31ForwardBukayo Saka09/05/2001 (24)27ForwardNoni Madueke03/10/2002 (24)28ForwardHarry Kane07/28/1993 (32)35ForwardOllie Watkins12/30/1995 (30)33ForwardIvan Toney03/16/1996 (30)34
Playing for the prize that neither nation truly wanted to contest before the tournament began, France and England meet in Saturday’s World Cup 2026 third-place playoff at MetLife Stadium. Les Bleus saw their hopes of reaching the final ended by Spain, while England once again fell short against elite opposition after losing to defending champions […] The post Prediction: France vs England appeared first on SoccerNews.
In Argentina's recent victory over England, Lionel Messi once again stole the spotlight with his assists and leadership. However, Alexis Mac Allister has broken a World Cup record, also leaving his mark on the competition's history. Argentina managed to defeat England, producing a brilliant collective performance. Lionel Messi turned the match around. Providing two assists, the 39-year-old star led the comeback alongside Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez. Despite not being in the spotlight, Alexis Mac Allister broke a World Cup record, writing his name into the tournament’s history. According to OptaJoe, via X, formerly Twitter, Alexis Mac Allister has become the player with the longest unbeaten run in World Cup history. Of the 13 matches he has played, he has won 11 and drawn 2, with both draws ending in penalty shootout victories. He made his debut in the competition at Qatar 2022, where he established as an undisputed starter. Without being a player with much spotlight, Mac Allister has already scored two goals and provided two assists in the 13 World Cup matches. However, his impact goes far beyond the statistics. Providing balance between defense and attack, he is one of Argentina’s most complete players, making him a regular starter under Lionel Scaloni. Analyzing the evolution of soccer, Alexis Mac Allister revealed that the sport is becoming more and more physical, making talent essential to reaching the final. In addition, he was the player who covered the most distance against England, 75.5 kilometers, as per Liam Bekker. Thanks to his physical prowess, he has started and has not been substituted in Argentina’s last four matches. Alexis Mac Allister #20 of Argentina controls the ball against Reece James #24 of England. Alexis Mac Allister may play a key role for Argentina vs. Spain Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, all eyes will be on the attacking players. With Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi on the pitch, both will look to create space for their teams and find the back of the net. However, the real battle should take place in midfield, as possession could determine the winner. With that in mind, Alexis Mac Allister could emerge as a key figure for Argentina against Spain. As Argentina’s most complete midfielder, head coach Lionel Scaloni could once again rely on Mac Allister to provide balance to the team. If he manages to impose his all-around talent, they could take control of possession away from Spain. To achieve that, Enzo Fernández’s presence will also be crucial. However, the 27-year-old star will be the one under pressure to once again bring stability to the team.
Nico O'Reilly has been shockingly dropped from England's starting lineup to face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Nico O’Reilly entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of England‘s most highly anticipated young talents, following a string of stellar, breakout performances under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. However, for Wednesday’s blockbuster semifinal clash against Argentina, the versatile defender has been surprisingly excluded from the starting eleven. O’Reilly will begin the match on the bench due to a calculated tactical adjustments implemented by head coach Thomas Tuchel. Believing that the Argentine backline is particularly vulnerable to explosive speed out wide, the German manager has opted for a raw, pace-oriented approach on the left flank rather than relying on O’Reilly’s signature technical possession play. Instead, Tuchel has made the bold decision to slot Djed Spence into the starting lineup at left back, anchoring the opposite flank with Reece James on the right. The Tottenham Hotspur defender clearly made a lasting impression during his recent shift against Norway, where his dynamic overlapping runs nearly won a penalty, and he is now being deployed as a highly aggressive, attacking fullback to exploit Argentina’s defensive spacing. Prior to today, O’Reilly had featured in every single World Cup match for England, frequently giving way to Spence in the second half as a tactical substitution to inject an explosive X-factor down the flank. The only other game the Manchester City starlet did not start was the group-stage matchup against Ghana, where Tuchel similarly prioritized Spence’s raw speed to overwhelm the opposition while the Three Lions dominated possession. Nico O’Reilly #3 of England high fives Djed Spence #25 as he is substituted. Spence is set for a grueling physical battle on his flank as he goes toe-to-toe with Argentine right back Nahuel Molina and winger Giuliano Simeone. In a mirror-image tactical gamble, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni made the shocking decision to drop midfield engine Rodrigo De Paul from the starting lineup for the first time in the tournament, opting instead for the explosive pace of the Atlético Madrid starlet in a matchup that promises to be one of the game’s most critical chess matches. O’Reilly to wait for his chance to face Messi This blockbuster clash will mark the first time Lionel Messi has faced England in his legendary career, having famously missed the last international friendly between the two powerhouse nations back in 2005 due to a red card. Now, on the grand stage of a World Cup semifinal, the Argentine icon will finally meet the Three Lions, a historic challenge that Nico O’Reilly is eager to join from the bench. In a pre-match interview with the BBC, when asked whether he was looking forward to the prospect of sharing the pitch with Messi, the young midfielder’s response was direct: “I can’t wait. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He’s coming towards the end of his career. For me personally, he’s the best player to ever touch a football pitch. I can’t wait for the challenge.“
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