Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

Thomas Tuchel coached Reece James at Chelsea [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his full-back selection policy after confirming Reece James will miss Saturday's World Cup match against Panama.As revealed by BBC Sport this week, James was assessed by England medics followingTuesday's goalless draw against Ghana after complaining of a hamstring issue.Tuchel has since confirmed that the Chelsea right-back has not travelled to New Jersey from their Kansas City base for their fi