England take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday but Thomas Tuchel's squad has been hit with a major blow on the eve of the game with a star already ruled out
Tino Livramento ruled out of World Cup due to calf injury; Trevoh Chalobah called up as replacement for England squad. Late roster change reshapes England's defensive depth one day before Croatia opener.
England star Tino Livramento ruled OUT of World Cup in injury heartbreak as replacement named
England take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday but Thomas Tuchel's squad has been hit with a major blow on the eve of the game with a star already ruled out
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Daniel Orme Sports Writer
12:31, 16 Jun 2026Updated 14:33, 16 Jun 2026
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Tino Livramento has emerged as an injury doubt for England on the eve of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener vs Croatia
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Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of…
