The defender is making good progress from a knee injury he sustained during our Champions League victory over AC Milan last month but, following his recent post, it appears he won’t be included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad heading to Qatar.

‘Devastated,’ Reece said via a post on his Instagram.

‘The minute I injured my knee, I knew the turnaround to make the World Cup would be tight but I always felt it was possible.

‘I’ve worked harder than I ever thought I could to give myself the best chance of going, and I truly believed I could help the team.

‘I appreciate there was risk on both sides but it was one I was willing to take. Good luck to the boys, I’ll be back soon.

‘Stay safe and sending love.’