England dealt new injury worry as Thomas Tuchel forced into substitution | OneFootball

The one negative from England’s crucial win over Panama

England have been dealt a new blow after Jarell Quansah was forced off with an ankle injury during the win against Panama.

Quansah was handed a place in the England starting line-up on Saturday as Thomas Tuchel opted to make five changes from the goalless draw with Ghana.

Of those changes, one was enforced as Reece James was ruled out of the final Group L encounter.

However, his replacement against Panama, Quansah, saw his involvement came to an end shortly after the hour mark at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Quansah received treatment from the England medical staff before getting back to his feet and was then replaced by Djed Spence.

Tuchel has since provided an update on the Bayer Leverkusen defender, confirming he is now a doubt for the round of 32 clash in Atlanta on July 1.

"He said he had it before and it is a matter of days. He has his leg up high and in ice."

Forced off: Jarell Quansah

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Quansah’s injury, coupled with James being likely to miss the last-32 clash leaves England short of options at right-back, with Djed Spence the only other natural option.

“Naturally of course we have another injury in the position,” Tuchel added.

Bukayo Saka started the game but was withdrawn seconds after providing the assist for Jude Bellingham to open the scoring against Panama, while Declan Rice was an unused substitute.

“Bukayo’s not a problem,” Tuchel added. “Declan, had the chance to take him completely off the match, to not do not concede a second yellow, which helps us a lot.”