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England Faces Right-Back Crisis Despite Win as Tuchel's Choices Draw Criticism

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First reported by Mako · Jun 28, 2026

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England defeated Panama 2-0 to top their World Cup group, but coach Thomas Tuchel faces criticism over his handling of the right-back position amid injuries and makeshift solutions, raising concerns for the knockout stages.

01England beat Panama 2-0, securing first place in their World Cup group.
02Coach Thomas Tuchel faces criticism for poor right-back squad management.
03Injuries to Reece James, Tino Livramento, and Jarrel Kavanagh worsen England's right-back crisis.
04Tuchel's use of non-natural right-backs like Kavanagh and Spence draws analyst backlash.
05Experts warn the right-back issue could critically impact England in knockout rounds.
06Questions mount over Tuchel's squad decisions as England advances with defensive doubts.

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