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England's Key Players Miss Training Amid Injuries and Suspensions Ahead of Norway Clash
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2026-07-09 19:32   Sports   10

England's Key Players Miss Training Amid Injuries and Suspensions Ahead of Norway Clash

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James have opted for individual training sessions instead of joining the rest of the England World Cup squad, as the team prepares for their quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami.This decision comes amid ongoing health concerns for several key players.

Rice is managing a neural issue that has affected his hamstring and lower back, leading to his absence in England's 2-0 group-stage win over Panama.Guehi's participation remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury sustained in a 0-0 draw with Ghana.James, meanwhile, has missed three matches already due to a hamstring injury.

The situation is further complicated by disciplinary issues, as defender Jarell Quansah is set to miss the Norway clash after receiving a red card in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico.

Additionally, Rice, Guehi, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Nico O’Reilly are all on yellow card warnings, with another booking automatically disqualifying them from potential semi-final matches against Argentina or Switzerland.England's management is balancing the need to prepare for Norway while managing the physical and disciplinary challenges of their star players.

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