The England and Chelsea defender is a major doubt ahead of the quarter-final matchup with Norway on Saturday. James was not able to train with the squad on Wednesday. If he misses the Norway game, it means the defender has not played for England since the second group game in Boston. Tuchel has a big issue at right back as Jarell Quansah, who started against Mexico but was sent off, will now be suspended for the Norway match.
Big Decisions to be Made by Thomas Tuchel
Declan Rice and Marc Guehi trained individually on Wednesday and look like they will be fit to start on Saturday. Another boost for the squad was the news Jordan Henderson has returned to Kansas City, rather than home, after his arm fracture. He remains in the US, wanting to help the squad with his experience and leadership skills. Morgan Rogers said:
Henderson is the heartbeat of our group.
The England players have enjoyed a mini-break after the epic night in the Azteca against Mexico. The players have flown in and out of Kansas City for every game, and Rogers said the benefits have been massive; it feels like home. Thomas Tuchel and England have a big match coming up and some even bigger decisions regarding who plays.
