England Lose 2 Right-Backs for DR Congo Clash as Quansah, James Miss Training
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 30
England Lose 2 Right-Backs for DR Congo Clash as Quansah, James Miss Training
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 30
Summary
Jarell Quansah and Reece James both missed England training before Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo, deepening Thomas Tuchel's problems at right-back.
Quansah twisted an ankle in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama, while James has yet to return after the hamstring injury he suffered in the 0-0 draw with Ghana.
James had previously been considered a possible option for the knockout game, but his continued absence from training leaves his involvement looking doubtful.
Djed Spence, who replaced Quansah against Panama and has already played on both flanks in the tournament, is the leading cover option, with Ezri Konsa another possibility.
The injuries have intensified scrutiny of Tuchel's squad balance after Tino Livramento withdrew before the tournament and Trevoh Chalobah was called up mainly as central-defence cover.