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Rice and Guehi: Just what England needed for Norway showdown
Well, look who decided to show up. England got a much-needed shot in the arm for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami. Declan Rice and Marc Guehi? Both cleared for training, both available. It's about time.
11 Jul 2026 · via skysports.com
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Rice was back in full swing on Friday, shaking off whatever bug kept him out since Monday's last-16 win. Guehi, too, finally trained after that hamstring scare on Thursday. Reece James, missing since the Ghana group game, even showed up for the Miami session.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel put it bluntly: "We have the full choice except for our suspended player." That means all three are in contention.
Only Jordan Henderson sat out. He broke his wrist and arm celebrating the Mexico win. Talk about an own goal. Jarell Quansah is still cooling his heels, a two-game suspension for that red card keeping him out.
So, England faces Norway in the quarter-final. This isn't some walkover. Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher gave a fair warning: Erling Haaland, for all his goals, is just one piece of a "tougher proposition" than many might think. Carragher still backs England, sure, but he couldn't help but point out Norway's defence. They shut down Brazil, remember? This isn't just about getting Rice back; it's about not getting complacent.
Betting angle
Carragher's assessment screams caution. Norway's defensive strength means backing England to win, yes, but at narrow odds. Don't go expecting a thrashing here.
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