England head coach Thomas Tuchel received a significant squad boost ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal against Norway in Miami as Marc Guéhi, Declan Rice, and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.
Guéhi participated in the session after missing training on Wednesday and Thursday due to hamstring pain, while James also joined following a three-game absence with a similar injury.
Vice-captain Rice returned to the squad after being isolated for two days with a sickness bug, leaving England with a nearly full squad aside from the suspended Jarell Quansah.
"That's the best news. We had everyone available in training, which we like.
We have a full choice apart from our suspended player, Jarell Quansah. So that's the good news," Tuchel said.
The training session in Miami also featured a visit from former England captain and Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham, who met the players in the gym before watching the session.
Captain Harry Kane noted that the team would face a challenging match against Norway following their previous victory against Mexico.
"We are going to need to be at our best.
We come off the back of a really good win and this is the time to show it – we want to show what type of team we can be," Kane said.
Kane added that Beckham shared words of encouragement with the squad during his visit to the training facility.
"He just wished us luck. After most games he messages me and we stay in touch.
We all know how much it meant for him to play for England and be captain," Kane said.
Jordan Henderson, who suffered a broken bone in his arm during post-game celebrations against Mexico, watched the session alongside Beckham as Quansah serves a two-game ban.
Tuchel's Squad Confidence
Assistant coach Anthony Barry expressed confidence in the squad's preparation and form leading into the knockout fixture.
"We believe we're close," Barry said.
Barry praised the high quality of the squad's daily training sessions, comparing them to his previous international coaching experiences.
"The reason we believe we're close, we get to watch training every day. We see some training sessions that are just on an absolute incredible level," Barry said.
The assistant coach suggested the team is ready to unleash its full potential in the upcoming matches.
"We believe that the petrol tank is full, the foot is on the gas, and now maybe we just need to take the handbrake off," Barry said.
Barry also spoke highly of Henderson's leadership and potential future in coaching, detailing how the squad protected him after his injury.
"I see everything in Jordan.
I'm so in awe of him as a player, as a person and also as maybe a future coach," Barry said.
Barry emphasized the collective support Henderson received from the entire 26-man squad and staff members.
"The way [the England players] switched from celebration into protection mode around him, to see 26 players, to see all the staff, for me it was really an incredible moment," Barry said.
He further lauded Henderson's football intelligence and winning mentality.
"And it says everything about Jordan that all of the players, they just wanted to be with him, protect him and support him," Barry said.
Barry joked about the possibility of Henderson eventually taking over his coaching role under Tuchel.
"As I said, he has it all. He's the full package.
He's a serial winner as a player, he's an elite person off the pitch, and in terms of football IQ he can really hold court with anyone and the best of them," Barry said.
Barry concluded his thoughts on Henderson by reinforcing his high potential.
"The future is bright for Jordan, I'm sure. Maybe one day he takes my seat, he kicks me off and Thomas [Tuchel] replaces me.
But even if I were to get replaced by Jordan, it would be a fantastic pick," Barry said.
Addressing his mandatory televised half-time interviews for Fifa, Barry explained his direct and critical approach during matches.
"They've become popular. That certainly wasn't and isn't the intent," Barry said.
He noted that his primary focus remains on returning to the team quickly during the brief interval.
"I just decide to answer the question as honestly as I can...
I think it's a bit of a shame if you're getting praised for honesty overall," Barry said.
Barry stated that the fast-paced nature of the matches influences his brief responses.
"So, listen, it happens quickly. You come in at half-time.
Sometimes in the game you've conceded goals late on, or you have so many thoughts running through your mind," Barry said.
He finished by describing his mindset during the media obligations.
"You get asked one question, you answer it as directly and as quickly as you can because overall you just want to be back with the team," Barry said.
