Thomas Tuchel is confident of coping without Reece James and Jarell Quansah after England’s main right-back options were ruled out of the World Cup knock-out clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Having lost versatile full-back Tino Livramento to a calf issue ahead of their Group L opener, the team has been hit by injuries to their first-choice right-back and his back-up over the last week.
James started England’s first two group games but a hamstring issue ruled him out of Saturday’s win over Panama, when replacement Quansah limped off with a twisted ankle during the second half.
Both trained away from the group on the eve of the round of 32 fixture against DR Congo and Tuchel confirmed neither will be available for the start of their knock-out campaign in Atlanta.
“They are getting close,” the England boss said. “They are getting closer and closer. I saw them on the pitch.
Having lost versatile full-back Tino Livramento to a calf issue ahead of their Group L opener, the team has been hit by injuries to their first-choice right-back and his back-up over the last week.
James started England’s first two group games but a hamstring issue ruled him out of Saturday’s win over Panama, when replacement Quansah limped off with a twisted ankle during the second half.
Both trained away from the group on the eve of the round of 32 fixture against DR Congo and Tuchel confirmed neither will be available for the start of their knock-out campaign in Atlanta.
“They are getting close,” the England boss said. “They are getting closer and closer. I saw them on the pitch.
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