Declan Rice, Guehi, James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash

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England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

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James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury, causing coach Thomas Tuchel a headache at right-back given his lack of other options in that position.

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Chelsea captain James looks set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday with Jarell Quansah suspended after the red card he received in a memorable 3-2 win over Mexico in the last 16.

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Guehi and Rice both played the full match in Mexico City.

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However, they both missed training, alongside James, on Wednesday.

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“Of course that is the best news, we had everyone available in training,” said Tuchel at his pre-match press conference. “We have a full choice except for our suspended player Jarell Quansah.

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“We took a big step in our last match, but it was only a step. We are still hungry, still have dreams. The next step is to win a quarter-final. The important thing is to look up at what is ahead of us.”

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Manchester City defender Guehi, who will come up against club teammate Erling Haaland if available to face Norway, is attempting to recover from a hamstring strain.

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Rice has also been nursing a hamstring problem and was affected by illness earlier in the week.

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AFP

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