Quansah Poised to Start at Right-Back for England Amid Defensive Challenges

Spence featured at left-back in England’s scoreless draw with Ghana during the group stage and came on as a substitute in wins against Croatia and Panama.

Chelsea’s James remains sidelined after a hamstring injury sustained in the closing stages of the Ghana match, with the full-back yet to complete a full training session with the squad.

The 26-year-old missed Saturday’s training in Mexico City, as confirmed by the Football Association, which stated he is adhering to a personalized recovery program.

Manager Tuchel indicated a final fitness evaluation will determine James’s availability for the matchday squad against Mexico.

With Quansah’s injury exacerbating England’s defensive shortages, Tuchel acknowledged concerns over right-back options ahead of the DR Congo fixture.

Newcastle’s Livramento withdrew from the squad due to a calf injury prior to the World Cup, prompting Tuchel to add Chelsea center-back Chalobah rather than target a right-back replacement like Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Konsa, primarily deployed as a center-back in all four of England’s matches, represents Tuchel’s lone alternative at right-back.

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