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Reece James

England defender who missed three World Cup games with a hamstring injury before returning to training ahead of the quarter-final against Norway.

2026-06-032026-07-12

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) Audio By Vocalize England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

    England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
  3. The Standard

    I respect him a lot as a player and as a professional." England were boosted by the return to training on Friday of the influential trio of Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James, who have been dealing with illness and injury.

    England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
  4. Citizen Digital

    Quansah has deputised out of position at right-back in the absence of Reece James, who remains a doubt for Saturday due to a hamstring injury.

    England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dream
  5. The Standard

    Quansah was forced to deputise at right-back with Reece James not fit to start for a third consecutive game, opening up Tuchel to criticism over his decision not to select more specialist cover in that position.

    Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
  6. Citizen Digital

    I think everybody is just excited and really looking forward to the game and the challenge." Tuchel confirmed that Reece James will not be fit to start, posing him another headache at right-back.

    England out to write new Azteca history against Mexico, says Tuchel
  7. Citizen Digital

    I think everybody is just excited and really looking forward to the game and the challenge." Tuchel confirmed that Reece James will not be fit to start, posing him another headache at right-back.

    England out to write new Azteca history against Mexico, says Tuchel
  8. Citizen Digital

    Tuchel made two changes from victory over Panama as Declan Rice return in midfield, while Djed Spence came in at right-back with Reece James and Jarell Quansah both ruled out through injury.

    Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16
  9. Citizen Digital

    It's narrow, narrow margins." England will rely on their world-class duo of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane although influential defender Reece James misses the game through injury.

    England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
  10. The Standard

    It's narrow, narrow margins." England will rely on their world-class duo of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane although influential defender Reece James misses the game through injury.

    England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    He is still young and still quite new to the national team but he just plays like he owns the place." The biggest downside for England was the injury to Jarell Quansah, who replaced the injured Reece James at right-back but had to come off with what Tuchel called "a classic ankle

    Tuchel delighted to have Bellingham in 'sweet spot' for England at World Cup

Yesterday

  1. England trio returns to training before Norway World Cup quarter-final

    England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, who missed the previous three games with a hamstring injury, is set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday after Jarell Quansah was suspended.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. England faces Norway, Argentina plays Switzerland in World Cup quarter-finals

    England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. England face Norway and Haaland in World Cup quarter-final

    England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Bellingham's double helps England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. Tuchel targets Mexico redemption at Azteca in World Cup

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions can banish memories of World Cup pain at the Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, referencing England's quarter-final loss 40 years ago in the same city that included Diego Maradona's controversial "hand of God" goal.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England seek redemption against Mexico at Azteca Stadium

    England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can overcome historical World Cup pain at Estadio Azteca by eliminating Mexico in a 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, 40 years after Diego Maradona's "hand of God" goal eliminated England in that same stadium.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kane's late goals send England past DR Congo into World Cup last 16

    Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England face DR Congo in World Cup knockout, USA prepares home clash

    England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England face DR Congo in World Cup last-32 knockout

    England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking to reach the last 16, while the USA prepare for what coach Thomas Tuchel calls "the biggest match in their football history." England are favoured but Tuchel warned of narrow margins after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the round of 32.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Tuchel praises Bellingham after England beats Panama 2-0

    England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto heads to World Cup with France

    The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

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