England Defenders Miss Training Ahead of World Cup Round of 16 Clash
Thomas Tuchel faces significant squad issues ahead of England’s round of 16 World Cup clash against DR Congo. Defenders Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed the team’s scheduled training session. Quansah twisted his ankle during the victory over Panama, while James is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in the match against Ghana.
The shortage of options on the right side of defense threatens the team’s overall balance. The British media has criticized the squad selection for the tournament. Tuchel now must decide between Jed Spence and Ezri Konsa to fill the crucial right-back position in the starting lineup for this vital knockout game.