Reece James Fitness Scare Clouds England's Norway Quarter-Final Prep

England's preparations for their World Cup quarter-final against Norway have been unsettled by a fresh fitness concern, with The Guardian reporting that Reece James was again absent from full squad training on Wednesday.

James has been described as a big doubt for the Miami showdown on Saturday, and his continued absence will worry England's management as they plot how to contain a Norway side brimming with attacking threat.

The news adds another layer of intrigue to a quarter-final already laden with storyline, with England hoping their other stars can carry the team through while one of their first-choice defenders remains uncertain.