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Declan Rice appointed England vice-captain for World Cup by Tuchel

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Declan Rice appointed England vice-captain for World Cup by Tuchel

Summary

Declan Rice has been named vice-captain of the England national team by Thomas Tuchel. The announcement follows England's 1-0 victory over New Zealand during a World Cup warm-up match in Tampa. Jude Bellingham captained the team for the second half, as he was the player with the most international appearances on the pitch. Tuchel, however, downplayed the significance of Bellingham's captaincy. The England team is preparing for their World Cup campaign with further matches scheduled, including an upcoming fixture against Costa Rica.

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By the Numbers

•Thomas Tuchel names Declan Rice vice-captain of England.
•Jude Bellingham wore the armband in the second half against New Zealand.
•England won the warm-up match 1-0.
•Tuchel unsure if Arsenal quartet will play next match.
•England to face Costa Rica in another warm-up.

Latest Updates

6:39 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice named England vice-captain for World Cup by Thomas Tuchel
6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Miami vice for Rice as Tuchel names Kane’s England deputy
6:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Declan Rice named as England vice-captain by Tuchel for World Cup bid

What they're saying

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Bellingham wore armband in second half v New Zealand Tuchel unsure if Arsenal quartet play against Costa Rica Declan Rice has been named England’s vice-captain by Thomas Tuchel, who has played down the significance of Jude Bellingham wearing the armband during the second half of the 1-0 victory against New Zealand. Although Bellingham captained the side after coming off the bench in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up in Tampa, Tuchel said that was simply because the midfielder was the player on the pitch with the most international appearances. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jacob Steinberg in Tampa

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Coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Declan Rice as England’s vice-captain for the World Cup after the midfielder and his Arsenal team-mates joined their preparation camp in Florida. The 27-year-old arrived at the team’s West Palm Beach base with Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze late on Saturday as their team-mates beat New Zealand 1-0 in baking Tampa.
— Yahoo Sports