England’s medical staff are working hard to help Reece James help England’s right-back crisis and hope he can play at some capacity in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
As it stands, it is inconclusive whether he will be available for Miami due to his hamstring issue. But with few options at right-back, James’ treatment is progressing quickly to get him ready.
The Chelsea full-back has not trained with his England teammates in the United States since suffering a hamstring injury in the second leg of the group stage match against Ghana a fortnight ago, but instead of leaving the squad, he decided to stay on in the hope of being fit for the second half of the tournament.
He took part in a warm-up at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday, raising hopes that he is on the mend. And Thomas Tuchel has serious problems at right-back so he should consider James.
DeJed Spence Despite the delayed match against Mexico, he is still not in perfect condition. Jarrell Kwansa He is currently suspended after being sent off in the second half of that game. The FA may appeal the red card, with a decision expected later today.
Ezri Konsa For Mexico City, he finished as a right-back in a back five and is likely to start in a back four against Norway. John Stones Comes into the heart of the defense.
England used six right-backs in five games in this World Cup.
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Gary Neville previews England’s World Cup quarter-final tie against Norway.
Henderson to miss remainder of World Cup
In other injury news: Jordan Henderson He will be banned from playing for the remainder of the World Cup.
Henderson suffered the injury after landing awkwardly while jumping over a billboard following England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Henderson slipped and appeared to fall on his wrist.
England players gathered around Henderson as he received treatment after his fall. He remains in a Mexican hospital after suffering a badly broken arm and may require surgery.
Jordan Henderson receives treatment after sustaining an injury during post-match celebrations following England’s win over Mexico.
The Brentford midfielder was later seen receiving oxygen on a stretcher, and England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the game that Henderson had been taken to hospital.
Henderson remained in Mexico City with England support staff and did not return with the team to their training base in Kansas City on Monday.
The 36-year-old played just six minutes in England’s final Group L match, a 2-0 win over Panama at the World Cup.
But he will now sit out the quarter-final against Norway and no other matches if England make progress.
