ENGLAND could be left without as many as FOUR key players if they make the World Cup semi-finals.
A gutsy 3-2 win over at the Azteca Stadium into the quarter-finals, where a clash with and awaits.
Four England stars, including Harry Kane and Declan Rice, are facing suspension from the semi finals Credit: Getty
Jude Bellingham will also be forced to walk a tightrope against Norway to avoid a ban Credit: Getty
However, five of ‘s squad, including captain , will be walking a tightrope against the Vikings as they face a suspension if they pick up a booking.
rules dictate that yellow cards are wiped after the group stage and quarter-finals.
But if a player was booked in the Round of 32 and the Last 16, they would be suspended for the quarter-finals.
Similarly, if a player is booked for the Round of 32 or the Last 16 and the quarter-finals, they will miss the semi-finals.
And as many as five players are at risk of missing a potential semi-final clash.
, who netted a brace against Mexico and was crucial in the win over , was booked against but avoided a booking against Mexico.
, meanwhile, was booked against Mexico alongside Kane and .
Those four are at risk of suspension alongside Jordan Henderson, who was cautioned as an unused sub for his demonstrations on the sidelines against Mexico.
His World Cup looks to have already ended with an unfortunate wrist injury sustained in the celebrations in Mexico City.
Nevertheless, it provides a real headache for Tuchel over whether to stick or twist with his team for fear of suspension for some of his key men.
Tuchel will certainly have no Jarrell Quansah to call upon at right-back following his straight red card against Mexico – with no Donald Trump-style intervention that ‘s suspension overturned expected to take place.
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Where to buy England's 2026 World Cup kits
ENGLAND are dreaming of World Cup glory in North America this summer.
And you can show your support for Thomas Tuchel’s men by wearing the new Nike kits.
The white home jersey and red away strip were unveiled and went on sale in March.
England home and away kits can be purchased online at the England Store .
The AeroFIT kits cost £134.99 for adults, while the Stadium kit costs £89.99.
A full kids’ kit – shirt, shorts, socks – costs £54.99.
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