Reece James and England
Before Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. The Chelsea captain has missed three matches with a hamstring injury, but England hope he can return to full training this week.
James’ return would ease a growing right-back crisis after Jarell Quansah’s red card against Mexico. Djed Spence, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Quansah, Declan Rice and James have all filled right-sided defensive roles during the tournament.