England welcomes back Rice, Guehi, and James for World Cup quarter-final training

England's squad received a significant morale boost ahead of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James rejoined team training sessions.

The return of these three key players provides much-needed relief for England manager Thomas Tuchel, who had been grappling with fitness concerns among his squad. James, in particular, had been sidelined for the last three matches due to a hamstring injury, creating a shortage of options at right-back. His anticipated return to the starting lineup is a welcome development, especially with Jarell Quansah suspended after receiving a red card in the previous round.

While Rice and Guehi played the full match against Mexico in the Round of 16, they did not participate in training on Wednesday alongside James. Guehi, a defender for Manchester City, is reportedly recovering from a hamstring issue, while Rice also dealt with hamstring problems and a general feeling of being unwell earlier in the week. Their presence in training, however, suggests they are nearing full fitness and could be available for selection against Norway.

The potential availability of these integral players is crucial for England as they aim to advance in the tournament. Their return to the pitch, after overcoming their respective fitness challenges, signals a strengthened squad ready to face the upcoming challenge.