England Battles Illness Ahead of Norway World Cup Clash
England faces an illness outbreak in camp ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway on July 11, with midfielder Declan Rice sidelined for a second consecutive day of training.
England's national team is working to contain an illness outbreak in camp ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway. The Sun reports that the English Football Association has taken steps to prevent further infections following Declan Rice's second consecutive absence from training due to illness. The 27-year-old midfielder is dealing with nerve-related problems affecting his hamstring and lower back, and the BBC reports his condition has deteriorated due to the illness. Head coach Thomas Tuchel may be without key defender Marc Guéhi, who is nursing a hamstring injury, though right-back Reece James is expected to return to fitness. England will face Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 11 at 4:00 AM (July 12 morning Thailand time).
