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England manager Thomas Tuchel must decide how to replace two injured defenders ahead of Wednesday's last-32 World Cup match. Reece James and Jarell Quansah missed the final training session and are unlikely to play.
England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a defensive selection issue ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match against the Democratic Republic of Congo after Reece James and Jarell Quansah missed the squad's final training session. Both players are following individual rehabilitation programmes and are unlikely to feature.
James sustained a hamstring injury earlier in the tournament, while Quansah twisted his ankle during the 2-0 group-stage win over Panama.
Tuchel is considering Djed Spence, who has played left-back, or Aston Villa centre-half Ezri Konsa to fill the right-back role. Tino Livramento was already ruled out before the tournament began. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice returned to training after being rested for the Panama match. He had managed a back issue and nerve pain in his hamstring during the domestic season.
Wide attacking choices remain open.
Bukayo Saka started against Panama after recovering from an Achilles problem, while Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers are also in contention. DR Congo reached the knockout stage for the first time after beating Uzbekistan 3-1. The winner of Wednesday's match will face either co-host Mexico or Ecuador in the round of 16.
“All England squad members are out training at Swope Soccer Village this morning apart from Reece James and Jarell Quansah who are following their own programmes." — England squad statement, via X England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said the squad is focused on winning in 90 minutes but prepared for extra time or penalties if needed. He noted the team has belief and togetherness under the current manager.”
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