England's World Cup Opener Edges Closer as Tuchel Explains Chalobah Call

England manager Thomas Tuchel faced the media ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas, using the opportunity to explain the circumstances around Tino Livramento's calf injury and his choice of replacement, according to Sky Sports.

Tuchel confirmed that Chalobah, who had been on holiday in the United States, was a player he knows well from his time in charge at Chelsea. The manager also addressed the notable absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a topic that Sky Sports reports caused no surprise among some pundits.

With Bukayo Saka also reportedly having his minutes carefully managed, England head into their opener carrying uncertainty on the right side. Tuchel's answers in the press conference will do little to quiet debate around his selection choices, but the Croatia game on Wednesday evening will quickly provide its own answers.