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Tuchel confirms Reece James injury ahead of England's next World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:53 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Tuchel confirms Reece James injury ahead of England's next World Cup match

Summary

England head coach Thomas Tuchel announced that Reece James suffered a hamstring injury before the team's upcoming match against Panama. Despite having previously dealt with James' injury history at Chelsea, Tuchel claimed this setback was unexpected. England started the World Cup strong, winning 4-2 against Croatia, but faced a goalless draw with Ghana in their second match. With James sidelined, Trevoh Chalobah has been called up as his replacement, and Tuchel expressed confidence in the remaining right-back options. James is on an accelerated rehabilitation program, and Tuchel anticipates he will return during the tournament if England progresses.

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•Reece James injured his hamstring ahead of the Panama match.
•England secured a place in the knockout rounds.
•Trevoh Chalobah replaces James in the squad.
•Tuchel believes James could return later in the tournament.
•England's next match is critical for advancing further.

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9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel makes remarkable England injury claim as World Cup plans hit

What they're saying

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Thomas Tuchel claimed that no one saw Reece James' hamstring injury coming, but the Chelsea defender's injury history is something the England head coach knows well from his time at the club
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