THREE England players missed training today ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.
Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James sat out the session at the Swope Soccer Village and worked on their own.
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Declan Rice and Marc Guehi both missed England training today Credit: The Times
Reece James is in a race against time to be fit for the Norway game Credit: Getty
Rice has struggled with a hamstring issue since Christmas, but he is still expected to face Norway in Miami.
Centre-back Guehi is also suffering from muscle fatigue but he, too, looks certain to line up alongside Ezri Konsa.
Yet right-back James has missed the last three games with a hamstring problem and is in a race against time to be fit.
With Jarell Quansah suspended after his sending off in the 3-2 win over Mexico, Djed Spence looks set to start at right-back.
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Jordan Henderson has returned to the team hotel after undergoing surgery on his arm in Mexico but he was not at training.
He will, though, remain with the squad throughout the tournament.
Manager Thomas Tuchel is keen for him to stay with the group because he is a positive influence.
Today was England’s first training session since they returned from Mexico City. The players were handed two days off and were allowed to stay with their families.
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Some players stayed at the FA’s accommodation while others spent the night in other accommodation.
The team will also train here on Thursday before flying to Miami on Friday morning, where they will train before the game.
