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Rice May Miss Quarter-Final as Illness Bug Hits England Camp

  • England face a significant selection headache ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday, with key defender Marc Guehi rated 50-50 due to a hamstring injury.
  • Guehi trained separately earlier this week and was restricted to walking on Thursday, while midfielder Declan Rice missed his second consecutive training session due to a persistent sickness bug.
  • If Guehi remains unavailable, Dan Burn is pushing for a starting spot, offering height and Premier League experience that could provide a sensible defensive alternative.
  • In positive news, first-choice right-back Reece James returned to full training for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury, though staff will assess his readiness this weekend.
  • Tuchel must prioritize the safest decision for the team, as England cannot afford an early injury that leaves them effectively playing with ten men before kickoff.
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Declan Rice could miss the match for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, England vs.Norwegian, after a virus was detected.According to information, Declan Rice's possible absence in England vs.Norwegian was not only due to viral causes, as it also presented physical discomfort both in the lumbar area and in the ischiotibials.Due to this set of sufferings, Declan Rice had already been absent from the last two group training sessions prior to…

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The midfielder again absented himself from a training due to illness, while Marc Guéhi also drags physical problems prior to the World Cup quarter-finals match

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Declan Rice, a key player for the England national team, raised concerns within the squad after testing positive for a virus and being isolated as a precaution. British media broke the news today, stating that the Arsenal midfielder's participation against Norway is now uncertain. According to… Continue reading "Declan Rice triggers alert in England: isolated with virus one day before match against Norway" The post Declan Rice triggers alert in …

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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