Jamie Carragher has blasted Thomas Tuchel's handling of England's right-back position ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. The former Liverpool defender described the decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah as a replacement for injured Tino Livramento as bizarre, given Chalobah isn't a natural right-back.

With Reece James and Jarell Quansah both major injury doubts, Tuchel faces a selection crisis after Djed Spence struggled in the 2-1 win over DR Congo, forcing Declan Rice to finish the match in that role. Carragher insists Rice belongs in midfield, warning England would be left exposed if they continue deploying him out of position.

The pundit proposed moving Ezri Konsa to right-back alongside John Stones and Marc Guehi in central defence. Carragher also criticized England's wide options, claiming players like Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford perform better as substitutes than starters, while questioning Bukayo Saka's fitness levels.

These selection headaches expose deeper tactical issues within Tuchel's squad building, where defensive frailties and lack of genuine width could prove costly against Mexico's attack at the Azteca Stadium.