Chalobah to replace Livramento for England World Cup

Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a major doubt for England's World Cup campaign. Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is poised to replace the full-back. England begin their World Cup bid against Croatia on Wednesday. Livramento is understood to have been injured during training on Sunday. The 23-year-old had already missed the final five weeks of the season with a thigh injury. If Livramento is ruled out, Chalobah will replace him but will not join the squad until after the Croatia match.

Thomas Tuchel adds Trevoh Chalobah to England squad

Outfield players who sustain a serious injury or illness can be replaced in a World Cup squad up to 24 hours before the team's first match. Chalobah, 26, last featured for England in June 2025, playing the full 90 minutes in a friendly against Senegal. He was also on the bench for several World Cup qualifiers under Thomas Tuchel.