Is England’s Midfield on the Brink of Crisis? The Lingering Rice Conundrum Unveiled
However, James had missed the previous three matches due to a hamstring injury and has looked off the pace in the games he has played during the tournament.
And with Jordan Henderson sidelined with the freak wrist injury he suffered in the celebrations of England’s last-16 win over Mexico at Estadio Azteca, the only other player Tuchel has available to him is Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo.
Mainoo enjoyed a fine 2025-26 season at Old Trafford with Michael Carrick revitalising his career, but he has not played a minute at the World Cup.
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