Reece James Doubtful For England's World Cup Quarter-Final

England's FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway is approaching, and the team is dealing with injury concerns. Reece James, the England defender, remains doubtful for the match after missing training on Wednesday. He has been out since injuring his hamstring in the goalless draw against Ghana.

James has been following an individual program away from the main group in Kansas City, where England is based. His return to full training is still uncertain, and his availability for the quarter-final match is in question.

Other England players, including Marc Guehi and Declan Rice, also missed training on Wednesday. Rice has stated that he can play through the discomfort, while Guehi's absence was due to muscle fatigue. Jordan Henderson, who underwent surgery for a wrist injury, has returned to the England camp and is recovering at the team hotel.

The quarter-final match against Norway is scheduled to take place in Miami on Saturday. England has two more days of training before flying to Florida for the tie. A win in the quarter-final would secure a last-four meeting with either Argentina or Switzerland.

England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, is facing a challenge at right-back after Jarell Quansah's red card in the win over Mexico, which has resulted in a suspension for the next knockout tie. The team's preparations are intensifying as they focus on the upcoming match against Norway.