Guehi, Rice likely fit for England's quarter-final against Norway
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:59 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Marc Guehi and Declan Rice are expected to be available for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Guehi's absence from training was precautionary due to muscular fatigue, and Rice is managing a neural hamstring issue. Both players missed the squad's first training session after the victory over Mexico. There's also optimism about Reece James' recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during a previous match set for later play.
- •Guehi's absence was precautionary; he is expected to play.
- •Rice is dealing with a neural hamstring issue but is likely fit.
- •James remains a hopeful return from his hamstring injury.
- •England faces Norway in the World Cup quarter-final.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Guehi injury scare eased ahead of Man City-laden Norway vs England quarter-final
- 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Guehi and Rice set to be fit for Norway, while hope remains for James
"Manchester City defender Marc Guehi's absence from England training on Wednesday was precautionary and he is expected to be fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The centre-back raised concerns over his availability for the game in Miami after he was confirmed as one of four players - Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice and Reece James the others - who did not train in the squad's first session since Sunday's win over Mexico. It is understood Guehi's absence was because of muscular fatigue, but the issue is not thought to be serious.
"England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.Chelsea captain James looks set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday with Jarell Quansah suspended after the red card he received in a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16.
"Man City’s Marc Guehi missed England training on Wednesday in a precautionary absenceGuehi is expected to be fit for England’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final vs NorwayThe tie pits several Man City p...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 9:37 PMEngland's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.Chelsea captain James looks set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday with Jarell Quansah suspended after the red card he received in a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 5:30 PMMarc Guehi injury scare eased ahead of Man City-laden Norway vs England quarter-final
Man City’s Marc Guehi missed England training on Wednesday in a precautionary absenceGuehi is expected to be fit for England’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final vs NorwayThe tie pits several Man City p...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:59 AMGuehi and Rice set to be fit for Norway, while hope remains for James
Manchester City defender Marc Guehi's absence from England training on Wednesday was precautionary and he is expected to be fit for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The centre-back raised concerns over his availability for the game in Miami after he was confirmed as one of four players - Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice and Reece James the others - who did not train in the squad's first session since Sunday's win over Mexico. It is understood Guehi's absence was because of muscular fatigue, but the issue is not thought to be serious.
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