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  1. What would Livramento replacement reveal?

    England v Croatia (Wed, 21:00 BST)

    Who Thomas Tuchel picks as a replacement for Tino Livramento, who is now classed as a major injury doubt for this World Cup, could well give us an insight into his thinking.

    One question is whether the England manager picked Livramento as a right-back or left-back, as he has played in both positions.

    The inference is, if Trevoh Chalobah is chosen as a replacement, then Tuchel is bringing in cover for the left side of his defence, rather than the right.

    Chalobah's regular position is centre-back, but he could provide cover for Dan Burn in that position, if Burn is needed to cover at left-back.

    It is also important to note that Djed Spence can play at either right-back or left-back.

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  2. Get Involved- 'Bizarre, baffling'

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    Why not call up Luke Shaw? An actual left back who has bags of tournament experience. Would be a bizarre decision to call up Chalobah.

    Luke, Sussex

    Why is Trent not being called up? Why are we replacing a right-back with a centre-back? And if you want to bring in a centre-back, why is it not Maguire? Tuchel's selection is baffling.

    Muhamad, Manchester

  3. Limited season did not dissuade Tuchel

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    Thomas Tuchel the head coach / manager of England instructs Tino Livramento, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between England and Andorra at Villa Park on September 6, 2025 in Birmingham, England.Getty Images

    Tino Livramento made 29 appearances for Newcastle during the 2025-26 season.

    That's a huge step down from the 45 games he played for the Magpies across 2024-25.

    Still, it was enough to convince Thomas Tuchel that he needed Livramento on the plane - in spite of his injury record.

    Livramento played twice for England during their fantastic World Cup qualifying campaign.

    Between appearances against Serbia and Andorra, he made five ball recoveries and completed 59 of his 61 attempted passes.

  4. Get Involved - 'Surely Colwill is better than Trevoh?'

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    Surely Colwill is better than Trevoh? Centre-back/left-back. And as a bonus was filthy in his last couple of games for Chels.

    Spencer, London

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  5. Get Involved - 'Alexander-Arnold should be brought in immediately'

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    If Tino Livramento is out of the World Cup, surely Trent Alexander-Arnold should be brought in immediately. At 27 and in his prime, it’s difficult to understand why he wasn’t in the squad to begin with.

    Lee, Sydney

    If the injury-prone Reece James also picks up a knock, are we really expecting Djed Spence to pick up the right-back starting spot and play every game - including potentially huge knockout games? Maybe a late call-up for a certain Real Madrid defender is needed.

    Alex, Worcester

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  6. Livramento's injury-hit season

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    Tino Livramento of Newcastle United reacts as he leaves the pitch following an injury during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on January 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Getty Images

    Tino Livramento's injury woes go as far back as September, when he was carried off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly after jumping for a header during Newcastle's Premier League defeat by Arsenal.

    His knee injury kept him out of five league games before he returned against Manchester City at the end of November - though the problem recurred over the Christmas period.

    In January, Livramento limped off during Newcastle's FA Cup win over Bournemouth with a significant hamstring injury. He returned at the start of March in Newcastle's FA Cup defeat by Manchester City.

    But in April, Livramento was back in the medical room - this time with a thigh issue, which kept him out of the end of Newcastle's season.

    Livramento previously spent almost a year out of action when he tore his ACL at former club Southampton in 2022.

  7. Get Involved- 'Hall, Trent, Shaw laughing on'

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    Livramento out. It begins. We all knew this would happen having picked Tino and James. Tuchel selection all over the place. And then calling up another tall, strong left-footed centre-back just takes the biscuit. Hall, Trent, Shaw laughing on.

    Harvey, London

  8. Get Involved - 'How do I do a double thumbs down?'

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    I managed to select the thumbs down to signify my displeasure at Livramento being out but how do I do a double thumbs down because Chalobah is replacing him?

    Mike, Bath

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  9. The understanding is that Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah is most likely to be called up as Tino Livramento's replacement, should the England medical staff decide the Newcastle full-back is unable to play a part in the World Cup.

    Tournament rules dictate that countries can call up injury replacements from their initial provisional squad list at any time before their opening game.

    So the decision on Livramento must be confirmed before England play Croatia, which kicks off at 21:00 BST on Wednesday.

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    If Livramento is injured, Lewis Hall should be called up. We need a natural left footer to compete with Nico O’Reilly

    Tom, Edinburgh

    Gutted for Livramento, but his injury risk was known. Lewis Hall call up?

    Matthew, Newcastle

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  11. Livramento's senior tournament bow in doubt

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    Tino Livramento #12 of England looks on during a Training Session during the England World Cup 2026 Camp on June 09, 2026 in West Palm Beach, FloridaGetty Images

    Livramento was due to be one of nine players primed to make their first senior World Cup appearance alongside James Trafford, Nico O’Reilly, Djed Spence, Dan Burn, Jarell Quansah, Elliot Anderson, Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers.

    When England manager Thomas Tuchel was asked at the announcement of his 26-man tournament squad what the Three Lions will need to bring it home, "stay healthy" was one of his criteria.

  12. Livramento being assessed after picking up muscle injury in training

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Tino Livramentois understood to have been injured during training on Sunday and is being assessed by medical staff.

    England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday.

    The 23-year-old full-back's involvement in the tournament had already been in doubt after he missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury.

    Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is on England's stand-by list, is a possible replacement for Livramento should the Newcastle defender be ruled out.

  13. Livramento out of World Cup?
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    We are just getting some breaking England team news from BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel and it's not great.

    Newcastle defender Tino Livramento's participation in the World Cup is in doubt over a fresh muscle injury concern and Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah could be called up as his replacement.

    More to follow.

  14. Get Involved - Your England XI

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    This is England's toughest group game. You start Saka tomorrow and bring him off then flip it for the other two. Rest him and bring him on if needed. I am fairly certain that if Saka isn't fit enough for the group games he wouldn't have been picked.

    Matt, York

    Shouldn't be any worry without Saka, waiting most of the match for a couple of hours positive contributions is not what England need. Plenty of talent in the squad to form a better, more consistent attacking strategy.

    Steve, Marseille

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  15. Tuchel's England deal subject to performance deal

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    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Thomas Tuchel, Manager of England, gestures during a Training Session during the England World Cup 2026 Camp on June 15, 2026 in Kansas City, KansasGetty Images

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel's two-year contract extension is subject to a performance clause, Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham has revealed.

    With his original deal having been due to expire at the end of the World Cup, the FA and Tuchel agreed a new two-year contract earlier this year that takes the German to the end of Euro 2028.

    Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel was given the remit to win the World Cup when he was appointed by England in 2024.

    Bullingham was asked whether the FA is protected should England's performance at this World Cup mean it does not want Tuchel to lead the team at Euro 2028.

    "There's performance clauses in every single contract at the FA, but I'm not going into any detail of what they are," said Bullingham.

    Asked whether there was a break clause in the deal that Tuchel can activate, Bullingham said: "We can hold him to the contract."

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  16. BBC Sport's World Cup pundits have been busy choosing their own preferred England starting XIs, so we will throw a few of those into the mix.

    Next up is a bit of news on Thomas Tuchel's contract as Three Lions boss...

  17. Get Involved - 'Don't we ever learn'

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    If Saka can't play, put Rogers there on the right & Bellingham in the middle with Gordon or Rashford on the left. Tuchel will regret some of his decisions, especially the omissions of Bowen, plus Wharton, Maguire, Hall, Palmer & Gibbs-White. Don't we ever learn not to take injured players.

    Andy, Isle of Man

  18. Get Involved - Your England starting XI

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    There seems to be a broad agreement on most positions in England's starting XI, with a few exceptions, the biggest being who should play in the number 10 position and wide on the left.

    There are also fitness concerns about right winger Bukayo Saka, so who would you pick instead of him and has Thomas Tuchel made a mistake in not adding more cover in this area to his squad?

    Send us your thoughts using the 'Get Involved' button.

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  19. England's wait is almost over

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    OK, it feels like we have been holding off on England chat for long enough now.

    Thomas Tuchel's side have been given the longest of long run-ups to their opening game against Croatia, but we are less than 33 hours from kick off now.

    Three Lions fans are mobilising ahead of their opening game at Dallas Stadium - the final match in the opening round of group games - while the squad will soon be preparing to leave their training base in Kansas City.

    We will be hosting a long build-up on this page tomorrow, including a Q&A session with BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

    But today we thought we would spend a couple of hours discussing who should be in England's starting XI, amongst other things...

    England squad pose for a pic before they flew from Florida to Kansas CityGetty Images

  20. Recap: What's happened today so far?

    Midday has come and gone already - time flies when you're having fun!

    We've spent the morning bringing you all the reaction and talking points from the four games on day five of the World Cup.

    In case you've missed any of it, here's a recap:

    Still plenty more to come from us, so don't go anywhere...