Reece James — England defender who missed three World Cup group-stage games with a hamstring injury, returning to training before the quarter-final against Norway.
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… 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 spotlightCitizen 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 CupThe Standard
… Indeed, Gusto paid tribute to a Chelsea teammate as having brought him on in leaps and bounds since he joined from Ligue 1 side Lyon for a reported 30 million euros ($35 million) in 2023."Reece James has been tops," said Gusto of the England fullback, whom he is in direct competi …
Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gustoEnzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters when he came on as a substitute in a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, after the midfielder previously expressed his desire to leave Chelsea. Chelsea has set a reported asking price of £120 million on Fernandez, who told the club in May he wanted to leave.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso claimed a winning start on Tuesday, defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick late in the game. The match was played with many of Chelsea's senior players absent, with the side coming from behind three times.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →