England star set to miss the whole of the World Cup after suffering injury blow

England have suffered a major World Cup setback with Tino Livramento expected to miss the rest of the tournament through injury.The Newcastle defender has reportedly suffered a calf problem that will force him to leave Thomas Tuchel's squad and return home after scans reportedly revealed a low-grade tear.The Football Association are yet to officially confirm the news, but Livramento's World Cup appears to be over before it has truly begun.The 23-year-old is now expected to return to Newcastle, where he will continue his rehabilitation ahead of the new Premier League season. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The blow comes just 24 hours before England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas and leaves Tuchel facing an unwanted selection headache.Livramento had not been expected to start the Group L opener, with Reece James currently viewed as England's first-choice right back.However, Tuchel has repeatedly stressed the importance of his squad depth, particularly with players facing demanding conditions and extreme temperatures across North America.The England boss has made no secret of his belief that substitutes could prove decisive during the tournament, making Livramento's absence particularly frustrating.Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is now poised to receive a call-up as Tuchel moves quickly to fill the vacancy in his 26-man squad.Should Chalobah arrive, it would represent a surprise decision given the defender's natural position is in central defence.The move would also raise further questions about Tuchel's continued reluctance to turn to Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.Despite his vast experience at the highest level, Alexander-Arnold was left out of England's World Cup squad, leaving James as the only specialist right back currently available.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Emma Hayes makes immigration comment after Cape Verde stun Spain at World CupEmma Raducanu spotted kissing PR executive hours after Queen's Club final heartbreakHarry Maguire makes England retirement announcement after painful World Cup snubMore to follow. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter