Reece James doubtful for Mexico tie, Quansah fit
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- Reece James missed England's final training session in Mexico City before Monday's World Cup last-16 tie (01:00 BST), still sidelined by the hamstring injury he suffered in the closing stages of the goalless draw with Ghana.
- The 26-year-old Chelsea defender has not trained fully with the squad since the injury and is following an individual programme away from the training pitch, according to the Football Association.
- Jarell Quansah returned to full training and is available for selection against Mexico after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in the draw with Panama.
- Quansah's versatility at centre-back or full-back eases Thomas Tuchel's right-back worries after Djed Spence started there in the victory over DR Congo and Declan Rice finished that match in the position.
- Declan Rice has been carrying a hamstring issue but remains available for selection at the Azteca stadium, where England face Mexico in the knockout round.
Why it matters: England enter a knockout tie at altitude in Mexico City with their right-back options threadbare — James yet to train, Rice playing through a hamstring problem, and only the rushed-back Quansah and natural left-footer Spence as fit alternatives for Tuchel's most exposed defensive slot.
