Reece James LIMPS off injured against Everton as the Chelsea captain suffers suspected hamstring problem in front of Gareth Southgate at Goodison Park

Reece James has been dealt another concerning injury blow after hobbling off in the 26th minute of Chelsea's clash with Everton on Sunday.

The Blues captain has had rotten luck with injuries over the past 12 months and could be set for a new spell in the treatment room after hurting himself at Goodison Park.

James was making his fifth consecutive Premier League start since being declared fit to return to action in October, but appeared to aggravate his hamstring injury against the Toffees.

The match was finally poised when James felt the issue in his hamstring and was consoled by Chelsea team-mates when it became clear he couldn't carry on.

James engaged in discussion with fellow England colleagues Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer, giving the captain's armband to the former, as he trundled his way towards the dugout.

James briefly embraced with Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino who was forced into bringing Levi Colwill on in his place.

Three Lions manager was in attendance for the match and might have had his European Championship squad selection task made slightly easier by James.

England's right-back position is largely split between Man City's Kyle Walker, James and Trent Alexander-Arnold, although the Liverpool star has most recently been featuring as a midfielder.

James previously missed last year's FIFA World Cup after being injured in the build-up to the competition and was subsequently unable to travel with the national team to Qatar.

He has battled back from recurring injuries having most recently suffered a similar hamstring problem in August and not returning until October.

Chelsea have struggled to build momentum in James' absence and could now be forced to enter the January transfer for another full-back if the latest concern is revealed to be serious.

More to follow.