Bad news for the England team at the 2026 World Cup. Reece James is injured in his thigh and will miss the last game in Group L, against Panama, and also the Round of 32.
The right-back, who had already dealt with hamstring problems this season, felt new complaints after the draw (0-0) with Ghana. In Kansas City, James did not train with the rest of the team in preparation for the final group stage match and will not be an option for Thomas Tuchel, nor for the first knockout game.
It is the second setback for Tuchel in the same position. Before the start of the World Cup, Tino Livramento suffered an injury. Instead of calling on another right-back from scratch, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, the coach opted for Trevor Chalobah, a defender better suited to the axis.
Without James, the alternatives for the right flank include Djed Spence, Jarell Quansah and Ezri Konsa, in addition to the possible adaptation of Chalobah.
England face Panama on Saturday night, in the final round of Group L. So far, the English have beaten Croatia 4-2 in their debut and played out a goalless draw with Ghana.