Reece James, Declan Rice and Marc Guehi all missed England team training on Wednesday ahead of Saturdays World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The trio instead followed individual training programmes in Kansas City, while the remaining 22 members of Thomas Tuchels squad trained as normal.Jordan Henderson was also absent as he continues his recovery after undergoing surgery on the broken arm he suffered during celebrations following Englands last-16 win over Mexico.Englands medical staff will now monitor the fitness of James, Rice and Guehi closely over the coming days as Tuchel prepares for one of his sides biggest tests of the tournament.Table of ContentsRight-back concerns continue for TuchelRice and Guehi also being managedRight-back concerns continue for TuchelJames continued absence will be a particular concern for England given their problems at right-back throughout the World Cup.The Chelsea defender started Englands opening two matches before suffering soreness in his hamstring following the goalless draw with Ghana.England were already short in the position after Tino Livramento withdrew from the squad on the eve of the tournament through injury.Tuchel opted to call up Trevoh Chalobah as cover, with Jarell Quansah used as an emergency right-back option during the group stage.However, Quansah was forced off injured against Panama before returning for the last-16 clash with Mexico, where he was sent off after 54 minutes and will now serve a suspension against Norway.Djed Spence deputised against DR Congo, while Declan Rice was forced to fill in on the right side of defence during the closing stages of that victory.Ezri Konsa also shifted across following Quansahs dismissal against Mexico, but England will hope James can return in time to face Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami.Rice and Guehi also being managedRice and Guehi are also following what the Football Association described as individual programmes after both completed the full 120 minutes against Mexico.Rice has managed several fitness issues during the tournament, having previously missed the group-stage win over Panama following a heavy blow to his calf.Guehi, meanwhile, has started every match of Englands World Cup campaign and remains a key figure in the centre of Tuchels defence. Topics England National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Henderson undergoes surgery on arm after England celebration injury Mitch Fretton 8th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Quarter-final predictions with Mbappe, Messi, Yamal and Haaland hoping to fire their teams to the last four Jon Fisher 8th July, 2026 Gordon: England squad greatest I have been part of Mitch Fretton 8th July, 2026 Norway coach Solbakken reveals his secret love for England and Kevin Keegan Jon Fisher 8th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Where to watch England games on TV, full BBC and ITV knockout stage listings, confirmed channels, schedule, live online streams, kick off times Ben Miller 6th July, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full England fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 6th July, 2026
