England Lost Two Right Backs to Injury Before the DR Congo Knockout

England is facing a sudden right-back crisis ahead of its World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, after multiple injuries wiped out its main options. The England manager, Thomas Tuchel, starts the knockout match without a single recognized right back fit to play. Reece James, the Chelsea captain and Tuchel’s first choice, limped off from England’s goalless draw with Ghana due to a hamstring problem. Another emergency option, Jarell Quansah, is also ruled out with an ankle issue, while Tino Livramento withdrew before the tournament began due to a hamstring injury. The article describes how England entered North America with depth on the right side, including Kyle Walker and others, but the rapid loss of three specialists has forced Tuchel to reshuffle his selection plans.