England head into their World Cup last-32 match with Thomas Tuchel saying he is concerned about injuries at right-back. Reece James is a major doubt after suffering a hamstring problem, and his replacement, Jarell Quansah, is also affected. Quansah started in England’s 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium, a result that confirms top spot in Group L, but he limped off during the second half and went straight to the tunnel for treatment. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane score to secure the victory. With limited availability in the position, Tuchel indicates his options are constrained. Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento is forced to leave the squad due to a calf issue, leaving Tottenham’s Djed Spence and Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa (who has played all three group matches at centre-back) as potential right-back options if James and Quansah are unavailable. England are set to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday in Atlanta.
Tuchel warns of England right-back injury concerns before World Cup last-32
England head into their World Cup last-32 match with Thomas Tuchel saying he is concerned about injuries at right-back. Reece James is a major doubt after suffering a hamstring problem, and his replac...
- Reece James is a major doubt for England’s last-32 match due to a hamstring injury.
- Jarell Quansah started against Panama but limped off in the second half after replacing James.
- England beat Panama 2-0, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, to finish top of Group L.
- England play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 in Atlanta on Wednesday.
- With other squad members unavailable, Tuchel says Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa are among the right-back alternatives; Tino Livramento leaves the squad with a calf issue.
Thomas Tuchel says he is worried about England's right-back crisis before their World Cup last-32 tie after Jarell Quansah became the latest in the position to suffer injury. Quansah started in place of the injured Reece James in the 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey, that clinched top spot in Group L, but limped off in the second half and went straight down the tunnel for treatment. James is a major doubt for the game with a hamstring injury and, with Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento being forced to leave the squad with a calf issue, Tuchel's only options at right-back appear to be Djed Spence of Tottenham and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, who has started all three of England's games at centre-back.
2 hours agoThomas Tuchel admits he is worried about England’s right-back situation heading into the World Cup knockout phase after Reece James’ replacement Jarell Quansah limped off against Panama. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in Saturday’s 2-0 victory against the already-eliminated central American side at MetLife Stadium, setting up a round of 32 tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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