James Rodriguez's biggest regret involves England as Real Madrid man discusses career

Alex Young @alexwsyoung26 February 2019

James Rodriguez has named his one career regret as not facing England for Colombia during last summer's World Cup.

The star midfielder, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Real Madrid, had to sit out the World Cup last-16 clash in Russia after overcoming a calf injury.

England went on to win the game on penalties, a first for the Three Lions at a World Cup, before eventually exiting at the semi-final stage.

James was pictured in tears at the final whistle, sat on the bench watching on after Eric Dier's spot-kick confirmed Colombia's exit.

When asked by Bocas on his biggest regret, he said: "That I couldn't play against England in the World Cup in Russia 2018."

James was also asked about his future at Real Madrid, having spent the previous 18 months on loan at Bayern Munich.

The 27-year-old insisted he "never had a problem with" Zinedine Zidane and maintains Real Madrid remain the team for him.

"I can't hide the fact that I always liked Real Madrid," he said.

"It was the team I always watched and it was the team I always wanted to be at."

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