England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway is looming, with Alan Shearer urging Thomas Tuchel to keep Djed Spence in the team.

What's at Stake for England?

England are on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17.

Shearer's Verdict

Shearer believes it would be harsh to drop Spence, given his recent performances.

England's defence has been suffering, with Reece James injured and Jarell Quansah banned for two matches.

The Road to the Semi-Final

Shearer thinks England can reach the semi-final, with Tuchel's know-how and the team's recent form. The Three Lions have a recent form of 2W-0D-2L, and their next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26. Jordan Henderson is currently sidelined, but Shearer is confident in the team's ability to overcome Norway. England's battling performance against Mexico has given everyone belief that they can go forward, and Shearer has backed them to reach their first semi-final since 2018