England faces a defensive headache ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Marc Guehi battling a hamstring strain. The center-back reported a muscle issue after the win over Mexico, and initial hopes of mere fatigue have been dashed. His availability for Saturday's match is now in serious doubt, especially with Erling Haaland leading Norway's attack.

Adding to the concerns, midfielder Declan Rice has missed a second straight training session due to a sickness bug, which has aggravated a pre-existing neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back. England is taking precautions to prevent the illness from spreading through the squad.

However, there's positive news for coach Thomas Tuchel as right-back Reece James has returned to full training for the first time since his own hamstring injury. While he didn't complete the entire session, James is expected to be available for selection, though his starting status remains uncertain.