ENGLAND have suffered a terrifying double injury blow ahead of their final World Cup group game against Panama, according to reports.
The Three Lions have work to do to secure top spot in Group L after stuttering to a goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
England boss Thomas Tuchel may be forced to rest Declan Rice and Reece James Credit: Getty
Boss Thomas Tuchel will therefore want all hands on deck for the Panama game in New Jersey this Saturday.
But he may be forced to take precautionary action with two nailed-on starters.
According to The Telegraph, Declan Rice and Reece James will both be subjected to fitness tests before the game.
Arsenal star Rice limped through the media mixed zone with strapping on his left calf after the Ghana draw.
And Chelsea skipper James is understood to have ‘felt something’ during the 0-0, which the medical team will monitor closely over the coming days.
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