Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterWe're not counting any chickens before they've hatched, but in the event that England get past Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals, there are a few players who will be hoping to get through the game without getting booked.Yellow cards at this World Cup were wiped out after the group stage, and are so again after the quarter-finals.That means that nobody at this World Cup is capable of pulling a Paul Gascoigne and getting a yellow in the semi-finals that would suspend them for the final.Five England players walking yellow card tightrope against NorwayHowever, it is still possible for players to get suspended for the semi-finals if they pick up their second yellow card of the knockout stage in their side's quarter-final game.That means there are five England players still at risk of getting themselves a suspension if they get booked against Norway on Saturday. You may like Which England players are at risk of suspension? Do players miss the semi-final if they get booked in the quarter-final? Was Harry Kane booked against Mexico? Jude Bellingham was booked for a foul on Nathaniel Mbuku in England's win over DR Congo in the round of 32 and was a tad fortunate to avoid similar censure against Mexico last time out.Four other England players did go in the book at Estadio Azteca, however, adding them to the list here.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Declan Rice was shown a yellow card for a high boot in the very first minute of that game.Marc Guehi followed him into the book in the aftermath of Mexico being awarded their penalty on a VAR review.Nico O'Reilly picked up a card of his own for elbowing Jorge Sanchez in the lip, and was pretty lucky that it didn't result in a red card.That leaves Jordan Henderson as the only other England player at risk of a yellow card suspension.The Brentford midfielder was shown a yellow card in the 98th minute of the Mexico game despite being an unused substitute on the night.Henderson subsequently injured himself when he fell over the ad boards in the post-match celebrations, but has been included among the substitutes to face Norway after having surgery to repair a fractured wrist.TOPICSJude BellinghamDeclan RiceJordan HendersonWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
