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Rice back in England training but James misses out again

BBC News · Jun 26, 2026, 4:54 PM

Key takeaways

  • Declan Rice missed England training on Thursday but returned on Friday
  • Chelsea defender James has a hamstring issue which he picked up in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday and was missing from the group training session before the squad fly to New York.
  • The 26-year-old was following an individual programme inside the training base in Kansas City but was not on the pitch with the rest of his team-mates.

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Declan Rice missed England training on Thursday but returned on Friday

England reporter in Kansas City Published22 minutes ago Declan Rice returned to England training on Friday but Reece James missed the session as doubt remains about his availability for the Three Lions' final group game against Panama.

Chelsea defender James has a hamstring issue which he picked up in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday and was missing from the group training session before the squad fly to New York.

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