FIFA World Cup 2026: England's Rice, Reece, Guehi train separately ahead of Norway QF clash
Kansas City, July 9
England stars Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James followed their individual programmes while training ahead of the FIFA World Cup clash against Norway scheduled for Saturday.
Ahead of the clash in Miami, Declan, Guehi and Reece did not train with the rest of the English squad, with Declan and Chelsea skipper Reece battling injury issues, as per Reuters.
Due to a hamstring injury during the group stage goalless draw against Ghana, Reece has already missed three matches in the tournament, including the Azteca epic against Mexico, which ended in a 3-2 win.
On the other hand, Rice is managing a neural problem that gave him a lot of trouble towards the end of Arsenal's Premier League winning campaign and has seen his hamstring and lower back get affected by it. Rice missed the final league stage match against Panama. So far in the tournament, the English vice-captain has delivered an assist and won multiple tackles, playing a crucial role in Harry Kane's side's success so far.
Defender Jarell Quansah will miss the Norway clash due to a red card that saw him being sent off against Mexico, with the player serving a mandatory one-match ban handed by FIFA.
Rice, Guehi, Kane, and Jude Bellingham are among players who are in trouble discipline-wise during the Norway clash, with another card ruling them out of a semifinal against defending champions Argentina or Switzerland.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Arsenal fan, I'm worried about Rice's neural issue. He's been a beast for us and England. Hope he recovers fully – no point risking long-term health for one match. India's football development can learn from how England balances player welfare with tournament pressure.
England's defensive depth is impressive, but losing Quansah to suspension is a blow. Guehi needs to step up. The discipline issue with players like Kane and Bellingham is concerning – one more yellow and they're out. Big test against Norway!
England's campaign has been decent but this Norway game is make or break. Without Rice and James fully fit, their midfield could struggle. Norway's Haaland will be licking his lips! 🦁🇳🇴 India needs more exposure to such high-stakes tournaments to grow our football.
I feel for Reece James – he's missed so many matches due to injuries. England's medical team needs a serious look. Also, why are players like Kane and Bellingham risking yellow cards so early? Tactical discipline is key. Hope they sort it out before it's too late.
That 3-2 win against Mexico was epic, but it cost them Quansah. England's bench is strong though – Southgate knows how to rotate. Norway will be tough but if Rice can even play 60 minutes, England has a chance. India should aim to be in such quarters one day! 🇮🇳⚽
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