England's right-back situation has taken a turn for the worse after Jarell Quansah suffered an injury. Thomas Tuchel is worried about the team's World Cup chances with the latest setback.

What happened?

Quansah started in place of the injured Reece James in the 2-0 win over Panama, but limped off in the second half. The injury leaves Tuchel facing a major dilemma heading into the first knockout game in Atlanta.

Why it matters for England

James is a major doubt for the game with a hamstring injury, and with right-back Tino Livramento being forced to leave the squad with a calf issue, Tuchel's options are limited. Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa are the only available right-backs, with Konsa having started all three of England's games at centre-back.

What comes next?

Tuchel will have to find a solution to the right-back crisis ahead of the last-32 match against Spain. The team's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L in their last four games. Their last result was a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | | 2026-09-26 | Spain | -

England's next fixture is against Spain at home on 2026-09-26. Tuchel will be hoping to have a fully fit squad for the match, but for now, he has to deal with the right-back crisis.