England v Panama: Who will replace Reece James? Four players who could play tonight

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28 Jun 2026 • 12:51 AM MYT
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England v Panama: Who will replace Reece James? Four players who could play tonight

  • Reece James will miss England's final World Cup group stage match and is a doubt for the last-32 tie due to a hamstring injury.
  • England are through to the knockout stages, with their match against Panama determining their final position in Group L.
  • Currently level on points with Ghana, England must outperform them in their final group game to secure the top spot.
  • James's injury creates a selection dilemma for manager Thomas Tuchel, particularly as Tino Livramento is also unavailable.
  • Potential replacements for the right-back position include Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, and Trevoh Chalobah.

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