Declan Rice expected to start for England against Argentina

Declan Rice spent three days unable to leave his bed with a stomach bug in the build-up to England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Ten days on, the Arsenal midfielder is fit and expected to start the biggest match of his career. Sky Sports News reports that Rice has fully recovered and trained without restriction…

Thomas Tuchel confirmed star midfielder Declan Rice is fit to start England’s key World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness. Lionel Messi and Co lie in wait in Atlanta on Wednesday as the sides seek to seal a place in Sunday’s MetLife Stadium showpiece against Spain.

England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed Tuesday that Declan Rice is fit to start in the World Cup semi-final against reigning champions Argentina."Rice is ready to start and as well recovered as possible," said Tuchel, who was excited by the prospect of seeing England renew their long-standing rivalry with Argentina.

England will need all hands on deck as they face their toughest test yet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a semifinal matchup against defending champions Argentina, but they could be without one of their most important stars.

Declan Rice is set to be available for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, despite struggling with an illness over the last week.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reporte...

England have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with Declan Rice expected to recover in time to start Wednesday’s blockbuster clash in Atlanta.Accordi...

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Rice expected to overcome illness for semi-final Jordan Pickford: ‘We can’t focus solely on Messi’ Declan Rice is set to overcome illness and retain his place for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time of England’s win over Norway in the quarter-final, with Thomas Tuchel revealing that he had spent most of the previous three days in bed due to illness. But it is understood that Rice has been feeling much better after England returned to their base in Kansas City for the final time before departing for Atlanta on Tuesday and the 27-year-old is expected to start alongside Elliot Anderson in midfield against the reigning world champions. Continue reading...

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.