England trio Rice, Guehi and James take to the pitch in preparation for Norway World Cup showdown

England's World Cup quarter-final preparations received a significant lift on Friday as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all rejoined training, bolstering the team's chances against Norway.

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Reece James, the Chelsea captain, had been sidelined for the last three games due to a hamstring injury, posing a challenge for coach Thomas Tuchel in the right-back position given the limited alternatives.

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Jarell Quansah's suspension, resulting from a red card in the 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16, paved the way for James' likely return to the starting line-up on Saturday.

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Both Marc Guehi and Declan Rice had played the entire match against Mexico, but subsequently missed training on Wednesday, sparking concerns about their availability.

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Guehi, a Manchester City defender, is working to overcome a hamstring strain, which could see him face club teammate Erling Haaland if he is selected to play against Norway.

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Meanwhile, Rice has been managing a hamstring issue and had also been affected by illness earlier in the week, but his return to training on Friday is a positive development for England.