James doubtful for Mexico tie, Quansah fit again

Reece James is a doubt for England's World Cup tie against Mexico after missing the team's final training session due to a hamstring injury. The Chelsea defender has been sidelined for the last two matches following the injury sustained against Ghana.

James is following a personal recovery plan and was the sole absentee from Saturday's session in Mexico City. However, there is positive news regarding Jarrell Quansah, who has rejoined full training and is available for selection. Quansah's return to fitness, after his own hamstring issue from the Panama match, provides relief for manager Thomas Tuchel at right-back.

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James was the only absent player for Saturday's session in Mexico City.

Declan Rice, who has been managing a hamstring problem, is also expected to be available for the match. Rice was deployed at right-back in the latter stages of the victory over DR Congo, highlighting the team's need for options in that position.

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Quansah, who can play at centre-back or full-back, suffered a hamstring injury in the draw with Panama, but his return to fitness eases Thomas Tuchel's concerns at right-back.