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Fakayejo Paul
Devastating news for the Three Lions camp, but a massive career milestone for another. England have officially confirmed that Newcastle United fullback Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an untimely injury.
In his place, defender Trevoh Chalobah has received an official call-up and will fly out immediately to join up with the squad in North America.
Breakdown of the Squad Adjustment
- Livramento’s Heartbreak: After a fantastic club campaign to play his way into the final tournament roster, the dynamic right-back’s World Cup dream is cruelly cut short before getting fully underway.
- The Replacement: Trevoh Chalobah steps into the spotlight. The versatile defender gets his reward after showing stellar form, giving England a robust option who is comfortable playing at right-back, center-back, or even shielding the defense in a back-three system if required.
- Next Steps: Chalobah is expected to integrate into the team’s training sessions straight away as England fine-tune their setups for the critical group-stage fixtures ahead.