'One of the best free kicks I've ever seen' - Reece James leaves England fans in awe as Chelsea right-back curls in spectacular opening goal in World Cup qualifying clash against Latvia

James has often been criticised by England fans for never being available to take his chances with the Three Lions struggling to find the correct fit at right-back between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker. However, in Thomas Tuchel's second game in charge, James took the chance with both hands as he gave England the opener against Latvia with a spectacular free kick and fans are in awe of the Chelsea captain.

@AverageAbove10 wrote on X: "Reece James just scored one of the best free kicks I’ve ever seen in my life."

@calster1520 added: "Can’t lie that free kick was unreal from Reece James. I know it’s Latvia but it doesn’t take away the fact it was a perfect free kick man."

@FathalliMo said: "Was going to post something about how England should use Reece James’ crossing more often, only for him to pull that off. Fairs."

Chelsea fan @greatwhizz10 added: "Reece James, the absolute best there is."

@LouisCFC8 went on to add: "Reece James scoring under Tuchel, poetic."

@yarrumz wrote: "Don’t know who needs to hear this but Reece James is world class and a right back."

@leo_oboro said: "So cold from Reece James!!! He scored a worldie and didn’t even flinch."

@CPkeanoeastwood wrote: "Reece James goal was so good that he stunned even himself and forgot to celebrate."

James has been in good form for Chelsea as well this season and he has managed to keep his injuries at bay so far in the second half of the season. As such, he will be keen on proving to Tuchel that he could be the future of the Three Lions' right-back spot as the 2026 World Cup slowly approaches.

The Chelsea captain will now return to action with the Blues after the clash against Latvia as Enzo Maresca prepares his side for a gruelling second half of the season as they continue their hunt to get back into the Champions League next season.