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  "path": "/2026/06/27/possible-england-team-face-panama-world-cup-injury-blow-28942292/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-27T05:00:00.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Football",
    "Sport",
    "Bukayo Saka",
    "Declan Rice",
    "Elliot Anderson",
    "England men's football team",
    "Marcus Rashford",
    "Reece James",
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    "Tuchel made two changes to his starting XI midweek against Ghana",
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    "The Chelsea captain has suffered a hamstring injury",
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    "The Arsenal star was also seen limping after the Ghana draw",
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  "textContent": "Rashford hoping to start ahead of Gordon (Picture: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)\n\nThomas Tuchel must find a solution at right-back after losing Reece James to injury ahead of the World Cup clash with Panama.\n\nThe Three Lions finish their group campaign in New Jersey tonight where they will be expected to get the win that will see them progress to the knockout stages as group winners.\n\nTuchel made two changes to his starting XI midweek against Ghana as England toiled in Boston and there will be at least one tweak to that team tonight with James sidelined.\n\nThe Chelsea captain has suffered a hamstring injury that rules him out for at least the next two games. Jarell Quansah and Trevoh Chalobah are bothcapable of moving out to cover that position, as is Ezri Konsa who has started both games so far at centre-half.\n\n##  Don't miss a World Cup moment\n\n(Picture: Getty)\n\n\nWe're witnessing history at this World Cup – our daily newsletter helps you make the most of it. Sign up.\n\nDjed Spence could be the most likely option, however. The Tottenham full-back started at left-back against Ghana with Nico O’Reilly rested that evening but could be drafted into the team in his more natural position.\n\nDespite doubts over their fitness in recent days, both Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson have been passed fit. Tuchel may take the opportunity to rest one of them with Rice a booking away from a suspension. The Arsenal star was also seen limping after the Ghana draw having been managing a back injury since the turn of the year.\n\nAnderson, whose move to Manchester City was finally agreed this week, also picked up a minor issue against the Black Stars. Kobbie Mainoo is waiting in the wings for his first appearance of the competition and will hope for his chance.\n\nJames will miss Saturday’s game (Picture: Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)\n\nBukayo Saka is still to start a game due to the Achilles injury that saw him miss five games for Arsenal in April. His club teammate Noni Madueke has deputised in his place thus far but Tuchel has indicated Saka is ‘ready to go’ after coming through recent training sessions unscathed and with no complaints.\n\nAnthony Gordon has done little to justify another starting role with Marcus Rashford ready to step in.\n\n## England XI to face Panama – Metro prediction\n\nMarc Guehi returned to the starting XI against Ghana and will hope to keep his place in the side at the expense of John Stones.\n\nReplacing James will be Tuchel’s most pressing matter but there could also be starting roles for Saka and Rashford along with a change in midfield.\n\nEngland cruised to a 6-1 the last time these two nations met – should the Three Lions be able to take similar control of the contest early on, there will be ample opportunity for changes.\n\n## Panama vs England kick-off time, TV channel and live stream\n\nPanama vs England kicks off at 10pm on **Saturday 27 June**.\n\nYou can watch the match live on ITV1 and ITVX or follow all the action with **Metro’s** LIVE matchday blog.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Possible England team to face Panama in World Cup after injury blow"
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