Overview
- England removed Tino Livramento from the squad after a medical scan confirmed a calf injury sustained in training, a decision announced on Tuesday.
- Trevoh Chalobah has been officially called into the 26‑player squad and is travelling to join the camp in Kansas City but is unlikely to be available for the opening match against Croatia.
- Livramento had an injury‑disrupted 2025–26 season with limited club appearances, which made his selection a risk that has now cost him a place at the tournament.
- FIFA rules let teams replace an injured outfield player up to 24 hours before their first match and require the replacement to be from the provisional 55‑player list, factors that narrowed England’s realistic options.
- The switch increases pressure on England’s full‑back depth with Reece James and Bukayo Saka carrying recent fitness concerns, so team selection and rotation will be key to managing risk in the group stage.