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Injured England Defender James to Miss Panama Game at World Cup
- On Saturday, Reece James was ruled out of England's final group game against Panama due to injury, with fears the Chelsea defender could also miss the upcoming round of 32 match.
- England head coach Thomas Tuchel faced scrutiny for his squad construction, having resisted calls to select Trent Alexander-Arnold and opting instead for Trevoh Chalobah, who primarily plays centre-half.
- Ezri Konsa, Djed Spence, and Jarell Quansah are the likeliest candidates to stand in for James on Saturday, following the squad's demanding 0-0 draw against Ghana on Wednesday.
- Tuchel insisted he is "happy" with his current squad, despite the lack of an out-and-out right-back to deputize for James, expressing confidence in his players' characteristics.
- Matches in the altitude of Mexico City and the humidity of Miami will demand deep resolve as England risks being undermanned in key areas during the tournament's intense fixture period.
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James blow leaves Tuchel tinkering as England seek Panama progress
Thomas Tuchel will not have Reece James for England’s final World Cup Group L match against Panama on Saturday due to injury, but the coach said Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson were all available as his side look to seal progress. England top the group on four points, level with Ghana, with Croatia third on three and Panama bottom without a point. Tuchel confirmed that James has not travelled with the squad and said the right back w…
·Nicosia, Cyprus
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Thomas Tuchel defends controversial England decision after Reece James injury blow before Panama game
Thomas Tuchel has stood by his decision to take a limited number of specialist full-backs to the World Cup after confirming Reece James will miss England's final Group L clash against Panama.
·London, United Kingdom
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