England right-backs Quansah and James miss training
Summary
England's right-back players Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed training before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo. Quansah injured his ankle in the previous game, and James is still recovering from a hamstring injury, raising concerns about England’s squad choices for the tournament.Key Facts
- Jarell Quansah twisted his ankle in England's 2-0 win over Panama and missed training.
- Reece James has a hamstring injury from the game against Ghana and has not returned to training.
- Djed Spence replaced Quansah during the Panama game and has played both left-back and right-back positions.
- Thomas Tuchel, England’s manager, may use Spence or defender Ezri Konsa to cover right-back.
- Ezri Konsa debuted for England at right-back in 2024 and has become a trusted player under Tuchel.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is no longer a main choice for England's right-back due to injury issues.
- Newcastle’s Tino Livramento withdrew before the tournament due to a calf injury, and Trevoh Chalobah joined as a central defender.
- England faces DR Congo in the World Cup last-32 match after finishing their group stage.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.