Reece James, the England defender, may miss the upcoming World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami as he continues to be sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during a previous match. Despite aiming for a return in the quarter-finals, James has not yet resumed full training and has been following an individual training program in Kansas City, where the team is currently based.
England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, faces a challenge at right-back following Jarell Quansah’s suspension due to a red card in the previous match against Mexico. With key players like Marc Guehi, Reece James, and Declan Rice absent from team training, the team is focusing on individual programs to prepare for the upcoming game.
In other injury news, Jordan Henderson, who suffered a wrist injury during celebrations after the Mexico match, has undergone successful surgery and is recovering at the team hotel in Kansas City. The England squad is now gearing up for the crucial quarter-final match in Miami, with the possibility of facing Argentina or Switzerland in the next round.
