England defender Marc Guehi is a doubt for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team's 3-2 victory over Mexico. Guehi will be assessed on Friday to determine his availability.
The centre-back initially appeared to be suffering from muscular fatigue, but it is now understood he has a hamstring strain. Despite the injury, Guehi remains optimistic about his chances of playing. However, if he is unable to train with the squad on Friday, his inclusion in the match will be highly uncertain.
England coach Thomas Tuchel faces a challenge in preparing for a match against Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland, who has scored seven goals in the tournament, and cannot afford to take fitness risks with his defenders. The injury is not considered serious, but its timing presents a significant concern.
Meanwhile, midfielder Declan Rice did not participate in training for a second consecutive day due to a sickness bug. This illness has exacerbated a pre-existing neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back. Measures have been implemented to prevent the spread of the bug within the squad.
In more positive news for England, right-back Reece James has returned to full training. James had been sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained during a previous match against Ghana. His participation in Thursday's session was not for the entire duration, but he is expected to be available for the Norway game, provided he experiences no adverse effects from his return to training.