James Doubtful as Quansah Returns

Reece James, Jarell Quansah and England
Before England face Mexico

Reece James missed England’s final training session before the World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, leaving him doubtful for the Azteca match. Jarell Quansah has returned to full training and is available again after a hamstring issue.

James has missed two matches since injuring his hamstring against Ghana and is now following an individual programme. Quansah’s recovery eases England’s right-back problem, with Djed Spence also an option and Declan Rice expected to remain in midfield.