Golden Balls meets Tuchel's Three Lions: David Beckham welcomes Harry Kane & Co to his Inter Miami base as Romeo and Cruz watch training on eve of England's World Cup quarter final clash with Norway

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England were shown around Inter Miami’s training facilities by David Beckham as Thomas Tuchel’s side continue preparations for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway.

England flew from their Kansas City base to Florida on Friday and immediately headed to Fort Lauderdale for their final training session.

The Three Lions take on their Scandinavian opponents in Miami (10pm, BST) with a place against either current champions Argentina or Switzerland awaiting in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

And ahead of the quarter-final showdown, England enjoyed a training session at Inter Miami’s base – with the MLS club co-owned by Beckham.

Former England captain Beckham, who won 115 caps for his country – with 58 of those as skipper, enjoyed a chat with current successor Harry Kane before training.

‘He just wished us luck,’ Kane revealed. ‘After most games he messages me and we stay in touch. He was there to support us. 

David Beckham (right) speaks with England captain Harry Kane at Inter Miami's training base

David Beckham (right) speaks with England captain Harry Kane at Inter Miami’s training base

Saka poses with England legend Beckham
Becks had time for a quick hug with Real Madrid star Bellingham

The former England captain embraced Bukayo Saka (left) and Jude Bellingham (right)

Beckham enjoyed a chat with midfielder Declan Rice (right) and Jordan Pickford (left)

Beckham enjoyed a chat with midfielder Declan Rice (right) and Jordan Pickford (left)

The Man United legend embraced Old Trafford star Kobbie Mainoo in Miami

The Man United legend embraced Old Trafford star Kobbie Mainoo in Miami

And he had time for a chat with Reece James, who returned to training on Friday

And he had time for a chat with Reece James, who returned to training on Friday

Beckham watched England training in Miami alongside sons Romeo (left) and Cruz on Friday

Beckham watched England training in Miami alongside sons Romeo (left) and Cruz on Friday

‘We were using the home that he’s built and we appreciated him hosting us. It was good to catch up with him. He’s an England legend. Hopefully we can do him proud tomorrow.’ 

When the session started, Beckham watched on from the sidelines alongside two of his sons Romeo and Cruz. 

Another person onlooking was injured midfielder Jordan Henderson who had his left arm in a cast.

The 36-year-old has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after breaking his wrist in a freak accident in the aftermath of England’s 3-2 last-16 victory in the last 16.

Jordan Henderson was another onlooker during England training after breaking his left wrist

Jordan Henderson was another onlooker during England training after breaking his left wrist 

England used Inter Miami's training base ahead of their World Cup quarter-final vs Norway

England used Inter Miami’s training base ahead of their World Cup quarter-final vs Norway

On Friday he was seen sat with England head coach Thomas Tuchel and members of the backroom staff as his team-mates were put through their paces.

There was good news though, as Marc Guehi, Reece James and Declan Rice – who were all absent from Wednesday’s session at Swope Soccer Village as they worked on individual programmes – were all back in action with the rest of the group.

One player who Tuchel can’t call upon on Saturday, aside from Henderson, is defender Jarell Quansah after he was sent off in the second half against Mexico and has subsequently incurred a two-match ban from FIFA.

 

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