World Cup Setback: England’s Tino Livramento Withdrawn with Muscle Tear

England have been dealt a late blow after Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento was ruled out of the World Cup just a day before their opener. The 23-year-old sustained a low-grade muscle tear and has been withdrawn from the 26-man squad under FIFA’s injury replacement rules. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has been called up in his place. Chalobah, who has one senior England cap, offers similar versatility across full-back and midfield positions. Livramento featured in almost every England match this year but has faced multiple thigh, knee and hamstring issues. With him sidelined, Reece James is expected to start at right-back while Nico O’Reilly may fill in on the left. Dan Burn, Jarell Quansah and Djed Spence remain as defensive options.

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