Reece James doubtful for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Reece James remains a doubt for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Unable to train with the squad on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury sustained during the group stage draw with Ghana, his absence could be significant. Declan Rice and Marc Guéhi also trained individually, suggesting concerns about squad fitness. England will need to finalize their lineup as the match approaches.
- •Reece James has not trained with the squad since his injury.
- •James injured his hamstring in a group game against Ghana.
- •England faces Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
- •Declan Rice and Marc Guéhi trained individually on Wednesday.
- 7:08 PMThe Guardian Sport — Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on
"Defender unable to train with squad on Wednesday Declan Rice and Marc Guéhi also trained individually Reece James is a doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday after he was again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday. The right-back has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s second group game – the 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel knew at the time he would be without him for at least two games and probably for a potential last 16 tie, which is what transpired. Continue reading...
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