Tuchel Confident as Key England Defenders Miss World Cup Clash

England's World Cup campaign faces a challenge as key right-backs Reece James and Jarell Quansah have been ruled out of the upcoming knock-out fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both players are recovering from hamstring and ankle injuries, respectively, and will not be available for the round of 32 match in Atlanta. Coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged their absence but voiced strong confidence in his team's ability to overcome the adversity.

Tuchel emphasized the importance of finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems, highlighting the depth of his squad. He noted that players like Djed Spence or Ezri Konsa could be deployed in the right-back position. In more positive news, midfielder Declan Rice has returned to full training after dealing with neural pain in his hamstring and a dead calf. Rice confirmed his fitness, assuring that he is feeling good and ready to contribute to the team's World Cup efforts.