England are set to miss defenders Reece James and Jarell Quansah for their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday. Both outlets report that the players do not train with the rest of the squad on Tuesday, and manager Thomas Tuchel confirms they will be unavailable for the game. Sky Sports frames the development as a direct “ruled out” decision for the match, while The Athletic adds that the absence is tied to their failure to join normal training sessions ahead of the fixture. The reports agree that the change affects England’s selection for the knockout round, with no substitution of the players specified in the coverage provided. The match remains scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta, but England will need to adjust their defensive options due to the injuries that keep James and Quansah out.