England's back four faces instability ahead of World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
England's defense is under scrutiny as pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney raise concerns about squad depth ahead of the World Cup. The recent withdrawal of Tino Livramento, coupled with injuries to Reece James and Jarrell Quansah, has left coach Thomas Tuchel's options limited. With the tournament approaching, the team must address these defensive gaps to compete effectively. Discussions around suitable replacements and strategies are expected in the lead-up to their next match.
- •Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney express concerns over defensive depth
- •Tino Livramento has withdrawn from the squad
- •Reece James and Jarrell Quansah are also injured
- •Thomas Tuchel may need to find replacements before the World Cup
- 1:16 AMBBC Sport — Why England's back four has no stability
"BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino Livramento and injury concerns for Reece James, and now Jarrell Quansah.
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