Konsa and O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic

What the report says

Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly are both uncertain to feature for England against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night, according to BBC Sport Football. The pair were the only England players not to train on Monday morning, instead following individual programmes after both completed 90 minutes in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat by Spain.

The article said O’Reilly, of Manchester City, started at left-back and has been used there regularly during England’s World Cup campaign. His mistake helped Spain level at 2-2 before the visitors went on to win at Wembley. If he is unable to play, Lewis Hall could be in line for a chance in that position.

Konsa, an Arsenal centre-back, has been one of Thomas Tuchel’s most trusted defenders and started seven of England’s eight matches at the World Cup. Jarrad Branthwaite, who came on late against Spain, is one possible option if Konsa is unavailable.

The update comes during a busy international window in which England are scheduled to play four matches, including home and away fixtures against the Czech Republic and a trip to Rijeka to face Croatia. The story matters because selection changes could affect Tuchel’s defensive choices as England look to respond after the loss to Spain.