England handed major injury scare as Jarell Quansah forced off against Panama

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The Bayer Leverkusen centre-back was forced to withdraw with an injury during England's final World Cup group match against Panama 23:28, Sat, Jun 27, 2026 Updated: 00:11, Sun, Jun 28, 2026 Jarell Quansah picked up an injury during the match against Panama (Image: ITV)England have suffered a fresh injury blow, with Jarell Quansah forced off during the final group match against Panama. The 23‑year‑old was seen limping off as Djed Spence came on in his place.He received a yellow card for the challenge on Panama's Jose Luis Rodriguez, but that will be the least of Tuchel’s concerns given his already‑extensive injury list at full‑back.

Concerns have been raised about Quansah playing out of position, with Gary Neville highlighting before the match: "The one position I think I am pretty qualified to speak on is right back and if you had said to me a couple of months ago that Quansah would be playing right-back for England in a tournament, I would say something has gone badly wrong."He's picked Reece James and Livramento, players who are injury prone. That is where we are right now, England will win this group and win this game but there is some turbulence in there."Quansah in action against Panama (Image: Getty)Much has been made of the artificial surface at the MetLife Stadium in New York, which offers little protection when it comes to preventing injuries.Arsenal and France defender William Saliba previously said of the pitch: "I must admit I was a bit surprised by the state of the pitch for the first match in New York.

We have to play, and it’s the same pitch for both teams. But it’s clear the pitch wasn’t great."Saliba's comments should have served as a warning for England.The Three Lions went on to win the match 2–0 to move top of Group L, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scoring the goals.