Reece James Remains Injury Doubt as England’s World Cup Right-Back Woes Continue

Reece James is facing an uphill battle to regain fitness ahead of England's crucial World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami this Saturday. The Chelsea defender was unable to participate in training with the squad on Wednesday, raising concerns about his availability for the match. James has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during England's second group stage game, a 0-0 stalemate against Ghana in Boston. Head coach Thomas Tuchel had anticipated James would miss at least two fixtures, and the stakes are now higher than ever as England aims for a deep run in the tournament. With the right-back position under scrutiny, the Three Lions may need to adapt their strategy if James cannot recover in time.