{"id":676766,"date":"2026-07-06T14:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/676766\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:01:11","slug":"world-cup-2026-england-to-play-norway-in-last-eight-after-beating-mexico-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/676766\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026: England to play Norway in last eight after beating Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who fills the ‘cursed’ right-back spot against Norway?published at 14:06 BST<\/p>\n

14:06 BST<\/p>\n

Norway v England (Sat, 22:00 BST)<\/p>\n

A lack of options, injuries and now a red card. It’s been a nightmare for the Three Lions in the right back department.<\/p>\n

Jarell Quansah’s red card in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico has left Thomas Tuchel with another selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s World Cup last-16 clash with Norway.<\/p>\n

Thomas Tuchel previously said he was worried about his right-back position, which all started when Tino Livramento was forced to leave the squad with a calf issue before the World Cup began.<\/p>\n

Reece James remains a major doubt after missing England’s final training session ahead of the Mexico game.<\/p>\n

The Chelsea defender has not featured in the past three matches after suffering a hamstring injury in the closing stages of the goalless draw with Ghana.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old has yet to train fully with the squad since picking up the injury and was the only player absent from Saturday’s session in Mexico City.<\/p>\n

The Football Association later confirmed he was following an individual training programme. There has been no update on James’ condition since.<\/p>\n

If James is unavailable and Quansah is suspended, Ezri Konsa could be the leading candidate to continue at right-back after filling in following Quansah’s dismissal against Mexico. <\/p>\n

That would likely see either Dan Burn or John Stones partner Marc Guehi in central defence.<\/p>\n

Djed Spence is another option. He started at right-back against DR Congo before appearing off the bench against Mexico, although on his preferred left side.<\/p>\n

With England’s natural right-back options depleted, tell us who you would play at right-back by using the ‘Get Involved’ button.<\/p>\n

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