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England’s World Cup preparations have been rocked as Tino Livramento is expected to miss the tournament through injury, according to reports. It’s the latest blow ahead of England’s opening match of the World Cup against Croatia on Wednesday, with the Three Lions having endured a disruptive build-up to the tournament.

According to The Telegraph, Livramento will miss the tournament after picking up an injury during England’s training camp. As the injury has been reported before the opening group game, England will be able to name a replacement, with Tuchel opting to go with Trevoh Chalobah.

Livramento wasn’t expected to be England’s starting right-back, given Reece James has been the first choice under Tuchel so far. However, Livramento is a canny operator and can play on either flank, meaning he would’ve offered cover to Nico O’Reilly on the left-hand side as well.