Tuchel addresses injury concerns ahead of England's knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Thomas Tuchel expressed concern over England's right-back situation ahead of their World Cup knockout match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Reece James is reportedly facing a race against time to recover from a hamstring injury, and his replacement Jarell Quansah limped off during England's 2-0 win over Panama. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the victory, which set up the next round of play. Tuchel acknowledged the need to find solutions given the injury issues, which also include Tino Livramento withdrawing from the squad due to a calf issue.
- •England defeated Panama 2-0, advancing to the knockout stage.
- •Reece James and Jarell Quansah are injury concerns for the next match.
- •Next match against the Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled for Wednesday.
- •Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the victory over Panama.
- •England's injury issues include Tino Livramento's withdrawal from the squad.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Injury worries for Thomas Tuchel as England look ahead
"Thomas 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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