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James and Rice miss training in preparation for Panama

BBC News · Jun 25, 2026, 9:19 PM

Key takeaways

  • Declan Rice and Reece James have started both of England's games at the World Cup
  • Senior football correspondent in Kansas City Published13 minutes ago Reece James missed training with England on Thursday which has thrown his fitness into doubt for the Three Lions' final Group L game against Panama.
  • The 26-year-old right-back suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and did not train with his team-mates in England's penultimate session before Saturday's game (22:00 BST).

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Declan Rice and Reece James have started both of England's games at the World Cup

Senior football correspondent in Kansas City Published13 minutes ago Reece James missed training with England on Thursday which has thrown his fitness into doubt for the Three Lions' final Group L game against Panama.

The 26-year-old right-back suffered a hamstring issue in the goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday and did not train with his team-mates in England's penultimate session before Saturday's game (22:00 BST).

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