World Cup Q&A: England reporter Jacob Steinberg answers your questions – live

Jacob was in Atlanta last night to witness England’s Harry Kane-led comeback against DR Congo. He is online now answering all your questions about the Three Lions’ chances against Mexico, England’s defensive frailties and anything else you’d like to know

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harveyj asks: What’s the thinking on the full backs at the moment? Partly it’s about player selection, but options are limited by injury, is Tuchel considering a tactical tweak or just deliver the existing plan better!

Jacob says: The right-back position is one of the biggest problems in the England team. Djed Spence was pretty much last man standing against the DRC but didn’t have a good game. One option against Mexico would be to use Declan Rice there after he moved back and made an impact in the latter stages on Tuesday but can England really play without him in midfield? I don’t think so. There’s some hope that Reece James returns against Mexico but will he be ready for the altitude? Perhaps it will have to be Ezri Konsa at right-back, with John Stones starting in central defence. But Stones hasn’t started since struggling in the opening game. None of this is ideal.

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