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Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on

Football | The Guardian

July 8, 2026

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Reece James remains injury doubt as England’s World Cup right-back woes go on

Defender unable to train with squad on WednesdayDeclan Rice and Marc Guéhi also trained individuallyReece James is a doubt for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday after he was again unable to train with the squad on Wednesday.The right-back has been unavailable since he injured a hamstring in England’s second group game – the 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel knew at the time he would be without him for at least two games and probably for a potential last 16 tie, which is what transpired. Continue reading...

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