Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico

Reece James doubtful for England’s crunch World Cup clash with Mexico

class="wp-block-paragraph">Manager Thomas Tuchel continues to sweat over the fitness of Reece James ahead of England’s daunting test against co-hosts Mexico.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">James missed the Three Lions’ final training session and is a doubt for Monday’s crucial game at the Estadio Azteca, per BBC Sport.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Chelsea star hasn’t been involved in the last two matches after sustaining a hamstring injury during the goalless draw with Ghana in the group stage.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">However, Tuchel will be able to call upon Jarell Quansah, who had deputised at right-back against Panama but was forced off with an ankle injury.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Quansah missed the subsequent game against DR Congo, but he has returned to full training and is available for selection again.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Bayer Leverkusen defender could be given the nod at right-back over Djed Spence, who struggled in the last match.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Elsewhere, Declan Rice continues to carry a hamstring issue but he is set to start on Monday.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">England face their toughest challenge in North America yet, as they take on a Mexico side that has claimed four wins from four with zero goals conceded.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">El Tricolor have also never lost a World Cup game at the Azteca, which is situated at an elevation of 2,200 meters above sea level.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Tuchel’s charges managed to avoid a major upset against DR Congo after Harry Kane’s brilliant brace, but they will need to do much better to overcome Mexico.