Megan Pickford, wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, showed her support for the team with their children ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final match against Norway. She was seen in a red and white Chanel dress, accompanied by their children wearing football kits with 'Daddy' on the back.
The family's public display of support comes as England faces a challenging period with several player absences due to illness and injury. The team is preparing for their quarter-final game in Miami.
England heads into the match following a 3-2 victory. However, the squad is dealing with multiple setbacks. Jarell Quansah is unavailable due to a red card received in a previous match. Jordan Henderson will also miss the game after sustaining what is believed to be a broken wrist during a fall. His recovery timeline remains uncertain.
Reece James is also being monitored for a knock, and his availability for the upcoming game is in question. Furthermore, midfielder Declan Rice has been sidelined with a bug, exacerbating existing hamstring and lower back issues. FA officials have taken measures to isolate Rice from the rest of the squad to prevent further spread of the illness, though camp insiders express confidence that the outbreak is contained. Rice has missed two consecutive days of training.
Meanwhile, the opposing Norwegian team is also experiencing its own health concerns. Goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has confirmed reports of illness within the Norwegian camp, noting that the team doctor has been very busy. Two Norwegian players have already missed matches due to sickness, and their manager was observed coughing at a press conference. Reports suggest that celebrations following their 2-1 win over Brazil may have contributed to the team's health issues.
The England vs. Norway quarter-final match is scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. Following a delay, the previous match began at 2 a.m., with England scoring their first goal 36 minutes into play.
