​England manager Thomas Tuchel received encouraging news ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway, as Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all returned to training. “It’s the best news,” Tuchel told reporters in Miami, though England must cope without Jarell Quansah after his red card in the dramatic round of 16 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Guehi’s fitness is particularly important for England’s defensive balance as they seek to contain Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland, who has been causing problems for many defenses this tournament. Quansah’s suspension will force changes in the lineup, though Tuchel has periodically shuffled his right-back options to deal with recurring injury concerns throughout the campaign.
England has experimented with their wide players around striker Harry Kane, giving Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka opportunities on the flanks in key matches such as the Mexico fixture. Jude Bellingham produced a standout performance, delivering two goals and delivering one of his best-ever displays for England in the process.
Looking ahead to the quarterfinal, here is how we anticipate England could line up:
– DF: Marc Guehi
– DF: Nico O’Reilly
– MF: Declan Rice
– MF: Jude Bellingham
– FW: Bukayo Saka
– FW: Harry Kane
– FW: Anthony Gordon
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY, and includes a projected World Cup starting XI vs Norway for SEO purposes.