Thomas Tuchel defends ‘strange’ decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah decision

Trevoh Chalobah has joined the England World Cup squad (Picture: Getty Images)

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to call up Trevoh Chalobah to replace the injured Tino Livramento was labelled ‘strange’ by Wayne Rooney, but the England boss has explained his thinking.

Newcastle full-back Livramento had to be sent home ahead of England’s opener against Croatia on Wednesday after picking up an injury in training.

With Livramento in the squad as a player capable of playing at right or left full-back, it was something of a surprise to see a centre-back...