Declan Rice expresses desire to avoid right-back role against Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Declan Rice stated he hopes not to play right-back in England's upcoming match against Mexico after filling the position late in a win over D.R. Congo. Rice was substituted to support a struggling defense following Djed Spence's exit. He acknowledged his willingness to help the team but indicated that right-back is not his preferred position. England is optimistic about having a natural right-back available for the match, with Thomas Tuchel noting that Jarell Quansah and Reece James could return soon.
- •Declan Rice played right-back in a late appearance against D.R. Congo.
- •Rice admitted it was challenging but willing to support the team.
- •Thomas Tuchel mentioned Jarell Quansah is close to returning.
- •Reece James also aims to be back for the Mexico match.
- •The game against Mexico is scheduled for Sunday night.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice to continue in midfield vs Mexico despite shining at right-back against Congo
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice shares his true feelings on playing right-back
"Declan Rice is expected to return to his familiar midfield role when England face Mexico in the World Cup last 16, according to the Daily Mail.Despite an impressive emergency display at right-back dur...
"Declan Rice has admitted he’s hoping not to be playing at right-back against Mexico, despite being willing to do so late in England’s win over D.R. Congo.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesArsena...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:05 AMDeclan Rice to continue in midfield vs Mexico despite shining at right-back against Congo
Declan Rice is expected to return to his familiar midfield role when England face Mexico in the World Cup last 16, according to the Daily Mail.Despite an impressive emergency display at right-back dur...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:05 AMDeclan Rice shares his true feelings on playing right-back
Declan Rice has admitted he’s hoping not to be playing at right-back against Mexico, despite being willing to do so late in England’s win over D.R. Congo.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesArsena...
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