England's Defensive Puzzle Deepens

Reece James is sidelined for England’s next match against Panama due to a hamstring issue, missing two days of training and undergoing accelerated rehab — his return remains a day-by-day gamble, with hopes pinned on him being fit for the knockout stage. The defensive woes deepen as backup Tino Livramento also sits out with a calf injury, forcing Tuchel to rely on Trevoh Chalobah — a move he defends despite lacking a specialist right-back. Yet Tuchel remains confident in his squad’s depth, highlighting Ezri Konsa’s rise and the collective character of the available players. On the bright side, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson are back fit, and Bukayo Saka is fully recovered after his Achilles scare — giving Tuchel a full roster to navigate tough tactical choices as England aims to top their group while preserving fitness for the knockout rounds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df6f04ac1c15d811