England national football team star Reece James has given his honest reaction to Marc Cucurella's surprise £52million transfer to Real Madrid. James, who plays alongside Cucurella at Chelsea, admitted he was devastated to see his teammate go. The England national football team's defender revealed he had spoken to Cucurella a few days ago and wished him all the best at his new club. James also expressed his excitement to work with new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, who he believes is an amazing manager. The England national football team is currently preparing for the World Cup 2026, and James is fully focused on the tournament. He earned rave reviews for his performance in the 4-2 win over Croatia and is enjoying the environment at the tournament. James said the winning mentality is there for sure, and he thinks that would probably be the key driver for the team's success. He also praised the manager, saying he trusts him and loves playing under him. The England national football team's campaign is expected to be a thrilling one, with James playing a crucial role in the team's defense. James has already spoken to Xabi Alonso a couple of times on the phone and is excited to welcome him as the new manager. He believes Alonso is an amazing manager, and he is delighted to have him on board. The England national football team's World Cup 2026 campaign is just around the corner, and James is ready to give it his all.