England Injury Warning — Rice, Gueye, and James All in Doubt

Brothers, the biggest hidden risk in this England match isn’t Haaland—it’s injuries.

According to the latest injury report, all three of England’s lines have key players in doubt. Midfield core Rice is in doubt due to illness. Defensive core Gueye has a hamstring injury and is in doubt. Right-back James has a hamstring injury and is in doubt. Quansah is suspended. Henderson is out with a wrist injury.

Whether Rice is available or not makes a world of difference to England’s defense. Gueye is the keystone in the back line. If James is missing, who will step in to cover on the right side defensively? With a battered back line facing a forward of Haaland’s caliber—this is too good a picture for me to watch.

What about Norway? Everyone is healthy. Although players showed signs of illness this week, the team doctors have already confirmed: “All players are healthy now.” Norway can field its strongest squad to face England.

Sports Mole’s predicted England starting XI is: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Burn, Awailly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane. If Rice really can’t play, England’s midfield toughness will drop significantly. Norway’s Ødegaard and Bøegh will have more space in midfield, and Haaland will also receive more service.

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