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Ezri Konsa is set to start at right-back for England in their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Reece James still recovering from injury. John Stones is expected to return at centre-back, and Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. The Chelsea captain has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but is set to return to full training this week, easing a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.
Reece James missed England's final training before the World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico due to a hamstring injury, but Jarell Quansah has returned to full training and is available for selection.
Declan Rice is likely to start England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico despite a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back. Manager Thomas Tuchel revealed Rice played through 'terrible pain' in the previous game. Reece James remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
Reece James said he is 'feeling good' as he recovers from a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old right-back hopes to be available for England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico on Sunday.
Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed England training ahead of their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo, compounding right-back problems. Quansah suffered a twisted ankle against Panama, while James has yet to resume training due to a hamstring injury.
Former Chelsea and Spain captain César Azpilicueta joins Steve Crossman on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to discuss playing with young Lamine Yamal, his time at Chelsea with Reece James and Thomas Tuchel, and his early career under Didier Dechamps at Marseille.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel believes his squad can handle Reece James' hamstring injury. He stated the injury is not serious and expects James to play again during the World Cup.
England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage before their final group match against Panama. The Three Lions sit on four points, guaranteeing at least a third-place spot. Uruguay's defeat to Spain confirmed England's place in the last 32.
Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage due to a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice returned to training after a calf issue. England faces Panama in their final group match.
Reece James missed England training due to a hamstring issue, casting doubt on his availability for the World Cup group match against Panama. Declan Rice also sat out but his fitness is less concerning, though he risks suspension.
England's Reece James described lifting the Club World Cup for Chelsea alongside President Donald Trump as a 'strange moment'.
Tino Livramento's calf injury has exposed Thomas Tuchel's risky defensive selections for England's World Cup squad. The call-up of central defender Trevoh Chalobah as replacement reignites debate over Trent Alexander-Arnold's continued absence.
