Tuchel Stands Firm on Full-Back Choices Amidst James Injury Scare for England
England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his full-back selections after Reece James was ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup match against Panama due to a minor hamstring injury. The absence of James and earlier withdrawal of Tino Livramento have raised questions about the squad’s defensive depth, with only three recognized full-backs initially chosen. Despite these concerns, Tuchel expressed satisfaction with his options and is confident James will return to play later in the tournament.