Declan Rice discusses managing hamstring nerve pain ahead of Ghana match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Declan Rice has revealed he has dealt with nerve pain in his hamstring for six months, affecting his performance this season. The England midfielder acknowledged the demanding match schedule for both club and country as 'obscene.' After being substituted in a recent World Cup match against Croatia, Rice stated he is 'ready and fit' for England's upcoming game against Ghana in Boston. He emphasized that the decision to leave the field was a 'smart' move to manage his ongoing condition.
- •Rice has had hamstring nerve pain since Christmas.
- •He described the current match schedule as excessive.
- •Rice was substituted in the 72nd minute of a 4-2 win over Croatia.
- •He is available for England's match against Ghana on Tuesday in Boston.
- 3:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months
"Midfielder says schedule ‘obscene’ for club and country But adds he is ‘ready and fit’ for England game v Ghana Declan Rice has revealed he has been managing nerve pain in a hamstring since Christmas as he reflected on the “obscene” amount of matches he has played this season. The England midfielder sparked concern when he was forced off in the 72nd minute of the 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia last Wednesday. The problem relates to the upper hamstring with the pain radiating into his lower back. But Rice described his substitution as “smart” and said he was fighting fit for England’s second group game against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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