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England\u2019s 2026 World Cup quarter-final tie with Norway is just around the corner. It is one of the most highly-anticipated games that the Three Lions have been involved in for years \u2013 but who will be available for it?<\/strong><\/p>\n As things stand, five of England\u2019s 26-man squad could miss out on the Norway game. This isn\u2019t including Tino Livramento, who was sent home earlier on in the tournament with a calf injury to be replaced by Trevoh Chalobah (via BBC Sport).<\/p>\n A couple of them have been regular starters for the Three Lions throughout the competition \u2013 who is set to miss out on this climactic tie?<\/p>\n Reece James has struggled with injury issues throughout his entire career \u2013 sadly, the 2026 World Cup has not proven to be an outlier.<\/p>\n However, good news might finally be on the horizon for the Chelsea man. Despite having missed out on England\u2019s last three games, he might finally be ready to return to the starting XI on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n According to a report from The Sun, James took part in a full training session on Thursday and may now be fully fit. It remains to be seen if Thomas Tuchel will risk his inclusion, but it is a good sign nonetheless.<\/p>\n Marc Guehi has been an absolute rock at the back for England. Comfortably the better of the two centre-backs alongside the shaky Ezri Konsa, he could nevertheless miss out on the Norway fixture.<\/p>\n BBC Sport has reported that the Manchester City man picked up a hamstring injury during England\u2019s 3-2 win over Mexico \u2013 his fitness will be assessed today.<\/p>\n Guehi himself is staying \u2018optimistic\u2019 in regard to his fitness, while Tuchel claims the issue is \u2018not serious\u2019, but he will struggle against Erling Haaland if he has an injury of this nature. <\/p>\n Jarell Quansah isn\u2019t injured, but has been handed a two-match suspension after he was shown a red card in England\u2019s last 16 win over Mexico.<\/p>\n When attempting a lunging tackle on Mexico\u2019s Jesus Gallardo, he successfully won the ball, but also followed through with his studs facing upwards.<\/p>\n As such, the next England game that the former Liverpool man will be available for will be the World Cup final \u2013 if they make it that far.<\/p>\n We all know what happened here. During England\u2019s post-match celebrations on the pitch against Mexico, Jordan Henderson dealt himself a serious \u2013 and graphic \u2013 injury.<\/p>\n In an ill-fated attempt to vault over the advertising board, Henderson slipped, landing on his wrist. The impact caused it to snap completely in half.<\/p>\n As a result, the Brentford man was sent home to receive surgery \u2013 it is now highly likely that he\u2019ll spend an extended period on the sidelines.<\/p>\n This one could be the most damning blow of all. Declan Rice isn\u2019t just one of England\u2019s best players \u2013 the Arsenal ace is one of the best footballers in the world.<\/p>\n Yet, nevertheless, he could be unavailable to face Norway on Saturday. Again reported by The Sun, Rice has picked up a \u2018sickness bug\u2019 which has exacerbated an existing hamstring and lower back issue.<\/p>\n He has missed two days of training due to this. As one of the Three Lions\u2019 star players, England fans will be biting their nails over whether Rice will have a part to play or not. <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" England\u2019s 2026 World Cup quarter-final tie with Norway is just around the corner. 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Marc Guehi<\/h2>\n
Jarell Quansah<\/h2>\n
Jordan Henderson<\/h2>\n
Declan Rice<\/h2>\n