Quansah, James Absent From England Training Before World Cup Last-32 Match
Reece James missed England’s 2-0 win over Panama with a hamstring injury and is expected to sit out the round of 32 against DR Congo.
- England right-back Reece James will miss the upcoming round of 32 match against DR Congo due to a recurring hamstring injury.
- When England manager Thomas Tuchel announced his 26-man squad last month, he included James despite the Chelsea captain's recent series of hamstring injuries.
- Tottenham's Djed Spence is anticipated to start on the right side of the defense tomorrow, likely joining Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi in the back-four.
- Former England captain Wayne Rooney questioned Tuchel's decision to include James and Trevoh Chalobah in the World Cup squad on The Wayne Rooney Show.
- Injuries and tactical inconsistencies have placed Tuchel under mounting pressure, with some supporters viewing his current standing as less secure than predecessor Gareth Southgate.
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