How England SHOULD line up for World Cup quarter-final vs Norway: Thomas Tuchel's right-back raffle continues with Reece James, Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa options to replace suspended Jarell Quansah

Finally, a bit of life from Jordan Pickford. The Everton man had underwhelmed a bit up until the last 16. In truth, he hadn't had loads to do. But there were some mistakes. He could have stopped DR Congo's shock opener in the first knockout game. He was shaky against Ghana. Tuchel berated him for not moving the ball quicker against Croatia. Questions were asked - perhaps fairly, too.

And then came the Azteca. Pickford was heroic against Mexico, making three massive saves to deny Raul Jimenez, before tallying five punches and spending the last 30 minutes batting the ball away to mark a memorable rear-guard stance at a cathedral of football.

Now the options are starting to look really thin. Quansah had done a fine job against Mexico up until his dismissal, and the length of the ban seems rather harsh. But England, despite supposedly making an effort to insist on an overturn based on a reported incorrect VAR procedure, will have to go without him.

So, we return to Reece James, who has been in full training. His hamstring is supposedly ready to go, but stop us if you've heard this one before...

There aren't many centre-backs that can stop Erling Haaland. Weirdly, Ezri Konsa would seem to be one of them. He has a pretty compelling record against the Norwegian.

In fact, in five Premier League games against him for City, Haaland has scored just one goal across a total of 406 minutes. That could be more of a system thing. Maybe Haaland just hates playing against Aston Villa. But it could also be the matchup England need.

Reports of a minor hamstring injury sustained at the Azteca notwithstanding, Marc Guehi should be the man to start at the back on Saturday. He has improved game after game, and was truly excellent against Mexico. John Stones, after a real standout showing in the same game, deserves a look here. But Guehi is the more convincing choice.

Finally, a bit of defensive needle from Nico O'Reilly. The Man City left-back's attacking quality is plain to see, and his understanding with Anthony Gordon is always developing. But his defensive skills weren't really tested until last week. And there, he impressed.

O'Reilly held down the left side well before picking up an untimely booking that saw him hooked on 72 minutes. He should be back in the picture - and hopefully able to go all 90 - on Saturday.

A no-brainer. The England midfield basically picks itself at this point. There are some kinks still to be figured out. Anderson isn't a perfect sitting midfielder.

But he does offer balance, and there are glimpses why Man City so willingly spent the big bucks on the No.6. He perhaps still needs a big game, but there's also nothing wrong with being a consistent 7/10.

Declan Rice looked exhausted after 90 minutes at the Azteca. And it's pretty clear to see why. He ran himself into the ground at what is a pretty debilitating altitude. That will more or less do it.

Anyway, Rice has been playing hurt for a few months now - with a hamstring injury that really isn't being well managed. His tank appears to be close to empty. But that doesn't seem to hinder his performances. He's in the side.

Is Jude Bellingham a centre-midfielder? A left-midfielder? A right-midfielder? A No.10? A striker? We ask because he played all five positions at various points last week - sometimes at the same time. An immense footballer whose form will define England's summer.

The unsung hero of the Mexico win, Anthony Gordon was vital defensively and also won a penalty that gave England much-needed daylight. He and Marcus Rashford have been in competition all summer. For now, Gordon has won.

There is an argument, however, for Rashford's inclusion. He has been impactful when used, and if Tuchel wants fresher legs, then Rashford is certainly an option. But form is vital here, and Gordon is playing some of his best stuff at the moment.

The only disappointing thing about Harry Kane's tournament so far is that Kylian Mbappe is scoring so many goals that it makes it a little unrealistic for England's No. 9 to win the Golden Boot. That's a shame. He deserves it. But he's a legend nonetheless, and is a lock here.

Watching Bukayo Saka run is painful. There is a routine about his play these days. Saka looks good in spurts for about 45 minutes. Then he starts limping. Then, somehow, he stays on the pitch. But he also contributes. His assist for Bellingham's first goal last Sunday was a lovely thing, and he is still one of England's best when he's on it.