Reece James scores first England goal with a magical free kick | The Guardian Nigeria News

English footballer, Reece James, has just etched his name into England’s scoring books with a sensational free kick, marking his first-ever goal for the Three Lions.

The Chelsea right-back, known for his defensive prowess and pinpoint deliveries, stepped up in style, bending the ball past the goalkeeper with precision and power.

The FIFA World Cup European Qualifying took a turn no one expected tonight as James aimed for the goal with his free kick and got the ball right where it belonged.

James, a product of Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy, has long been a vital cog in the Blues’ setup. He honed his skills on loan at Wigan Athletic in the 2018/19 season, dazzling with three goals and an assist-laden campaign that made Chelsea take notice. Since returning to Stamford Bridge, James has built a reputation as one of England’s finest full-backs, contributing crucial goals in both domestic and European competitions.

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Overall, he has scored 14 goals in his professional career—8 goals for Chelsea in the Premier League, alongside strikes in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup. His loan spell at Wigan Athletic added three more to his tally, and with the recent addition of his international goal, he is now proudly at 1 goal for England.

Tonight, however, was about the national stage. With England pressing for a breakthrough, James delivered—his free kick was nothing short of magic, curling past the wall and into the top corner. As Wembley erupted, James celebrated a milestone moment, proving yet again why he is one of the most complete right-backs in world football.