Thomas Tuchel gives update on Reece James' injury as England boss confirms he could make squad

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England have been hit by a fresh injury problem just hours before kick-off in their last-16 clash against Mexico.Right-back Djed Spence is understood to be a doubt after picking up a minor calf injury.The Spurs full-back started at full-back in England's 2-1 win against DR Congo, but is reportedly nursing the knock, according to Sky.Right-back has proved to be a headache for Thomas Tuchel, as he runs out of options for the position.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Reece James is speculated to make the bench tonight, while Jarrell Quansah has been passed fit to play after missing England's last match.With Spence a doubt, whoever has to play right-back will be naturally out of position.Quansah has been versatile for Tuchel, playing in full-back against Panama, with his favoured position in central defence.Declan Rice, who was in "terrible pain" against DR Congo, played the final 15 minutes of England's last game in the position, as the Three Lions went all out attack.Rice has already...

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Thomas Tuchel has given an update on Reece James' injury as the England boss confirmed that the right-back could make the squad.The Chelsea defender has been dealing with a hamstring problem and has not featured in the Three Lions' last group stage game or their last-32 clash against DR Congo.James will be evaluated before the last-16 tie, with Tuchel saying that the full-back could make it in the squad "on the bench".Versatile back-up Jarrell Quansah has been passed fit to play after missing England's win against DR Congo due to a twisted ankle.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Tuchel said: "You saw Jarell train.

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Jarell trained in full and is fully available."Reece can maybe make it on the bench, but we need the last assessment from the doctors and medical opinion if this makes sense."James was the only player in the England squad to miss training in Mexico City, with the Football Association confirming that he "continues to follow his own programme".Declan Rice took part despite the...

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