Declan Rice could play against Norway (Image: Getty)
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Everything you need to know about the latest injury situation ahead of the match against Norway…
Confirmed absence: Veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson will miss the remainder of the tournament with a broken wrist. The former Liverpool captain was injured while celebrating a goal during the win against Mexico. Red Card Suspension: Jarrell Quansah has been officially ruled out after receiving a red card against Mexico. Increased squad fitness: Declan Rice, Mark Guehi and Reece James all returned to full team training on Friday in Thomas Tuchel’s big build-up. The trio appear to have allayed their respective illness and injury concerns. Manager Thomas Tuchel is facing a lot of pressure. With it unclear whether James is fit enough to start, Jed Spence is the logical choice to fill the void. Additionally, Quansah’s suspension leaves Spence as the main candidate to fill Tuchel’s full-back duties. Central defense: Guehi has been the preferred starter alongside Ezri Konsa, but Tuchel may need to change his centre-back combination due to his recent battle with severe muscle fatigue. Newcastle’s Dan Byrne could be another option to partner Konsa to provide aerial dominance. Left-back: Nico O’Reilly is expected to start at left-back again. Previous illness outbreak in Norway camp: Staare Solbakken has revealed that there was an outbreak of the disease in the camp after the historic win against Brazil, with Jørgen Strand Larsen missing the opening game due to a fever. Although the tactical preparations for the match were hampered, complications were ultimately kept to a minimum. Latest news on Norway’s team doctor issue: Ola Sand dismisses concerns ahead of World Cup quarter-final against England. “All the players are healthy now,” Sand told Norwegian media outlet Nettavisen. “There’s very little fuss considering we’ve been together for almost six weeks.” When is the match? The match is scheduled for Saturday 11 July 2026 at 10pm BST (5pm local time) and will be broadcast live on ITV from Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Weather warning: Severe thunderstorms and heavy tropical rain expected. Miami at kickoff. Per stadium safety regulations, if lightning is detected within an 8-mile radius, the game will be forced to stop.
