England's Guehi doubtful for Norway clash with hamstring injury; Rice ill

England's World Cup preparations have been hit by injury concerns, with defender Marc Guehi managing a hamstring issue that puts his participation in the quarterfinal against Norway in doubt. Guehi reported muscle discomfort after England's win over Mexico.

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England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss the World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

Adding to the team's woes, midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly missing a second consecutive day of training due to a sickness bug. This illness has worsened a pre-existing neural issue impacting his hamstring and lower back. England is taking measures to prevent the bug from spreading within the squad.

However, there is positive news regarding right-back Reece James. He has rejoined full training for the first time since suffering his own hamstring injury. While he did not complete the entire session, James is anticipated to be available for the Norway match, contingent on his recovery from Thursday's session.

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England midfielder Declan Rice is understood to have missed a second successive day of training because of a sickness bug.

Coach Thomas Tuchel faces selection dilemmas, particularly with the threat of Norway's Erling Haaland. The fitness of Guehi and the availability of James will be crucial decisions for Tuchel as England aims to advance in the tournament.

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In better news for Tuchel, first-choice right-back Reece James has returned to full training for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in the goalless draw with Ghana.